Van Wert, OH (ZIP 45891) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Van Wert is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Van Wert has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $81K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 11, 2019.
Van Wert has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
Van Wert 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 Van Wert was EF4 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 18, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45891 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Wert, OH, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Van Wert (ZIP 45891) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2017.
Van Wert has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $34.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45891 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.1M in property damage in the Van Wert, OH area (ZIP 45891). 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 →