Waynesfield, OH (ZIP 45896) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $606K.
With 15 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Waynesfield has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2013.
Waynesfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 1996.
Waynesfield 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.
Waynesfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesfield was EF1 Tornado on Apr 1, 2023, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45896 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesfield, OH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Waynesfield (ZIP 45896) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2013.
Waynesfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45896 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 2023. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $606K in property damage in the Waynesfield, OH area (ZIP 45896). 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 →