Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Wapakoneta, OH area (ZIP 45895). These include 54 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (30%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $16M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Wapakoneta 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Wapakoneta has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wapakoneta was EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 12, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45895 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (30 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wapakoneta, OH, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Wapakoneta (ZIP 45895) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2019.
Wapakoneta has 14 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 $16M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45895 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Wapakoneta, OH area (ZIP 45895). 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 →