ZIP code 45875, covering Gilboa, OH, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 35 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Gilboa has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2004.
Gilboa has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Gilboa has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $501K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Gilboa has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Gilboa 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 Gilboa was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 2, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45875 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilboa, OH, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Gilboa (ZIP 45875) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Gilboa has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45875 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Gilboa, OH area (ZIP 45875). 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 →