Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 45873 in Oakwood, OH. These include 17 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakwood is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Oakwood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
Oakwood 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2008.
Oakwood has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Oakwood has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakwood was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 17, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45873 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakwood, OH, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Oakwood (ZIP 45873) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Oakwood has 15 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45873 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Oakwood, OH area (ZIP 45873). 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 →