Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Van Buren, OH area (ZIP 45889). These include 25 blizzards, 10 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.7M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Van Buren is blizzards, with 25 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (88%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Van Buren has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Van Buren has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Van Buren has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Van Buren has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Van Buren has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Van Buren was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $13.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $11M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45889 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Buren, OH, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Van Buren (ZIP 45889) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Van Buren has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45889 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $13.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.7M in property damage in the Van Buren, OH area (ZIP 45889). 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 →