ZIP code 45869, covering New Bremen, OH, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2019.
New Bremen has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
New Bremen has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
New Bremen has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
New Bremen has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Bremen was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 12, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45869 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Bremen, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, New Bremen (ZIP 45869) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2019.
New Bremen has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45869 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the New Bremen, OH area (ZIP 45869). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →