Ottoville, OH (ZIP 45876) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Ottoville is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Ottoville has experienced 9 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Ottoville 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.
Ottoville 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.
Ottoville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ottoville was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45876 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ottoville, OH, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Ottoville has 9 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45876 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Ottoville, OH area (ZIP 45876). 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 →