Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the New Knoxville, OH area (ZIP 45871). These include 33 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
New Knoxville has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
New Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville was EF1 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 12, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45871 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Knoxville, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, New Knoxville (ZIP 45871) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2019.
New Knoxville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45871 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the New Knoxville, OH area (ZIP 45871). 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 →