Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 45879 in Paulding, OH. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Paulding is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Paulding has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Paulding 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.
Paulding has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 Feb 6, 2008.
Paulding 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 Paulding was Flood on May 17, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 3, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45879 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paulding, OH, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Paulding (ZIP 45879) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Paulding has 12 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45879 was Flood, which occurred on May 17, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Paulding, OH area (ZIP 45879). 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 →