Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 45897 in Williamstown, OH. These include 25 blizzards, 9 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Williamstown is blizzards, with 25 recorded events making up 57% 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.
Williamstown has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Williamstown has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Williamstown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamstown was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $13.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $2.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45897 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamstown, OH, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Williamstown (ZIP 45897) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45897 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 $22M in property damage in the Williamstown, OH area (ZIP 45897). 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 →