Willshire, OH (ZIP 45898) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 16 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (36% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $34.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Willshire has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Willshire has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Willshire has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willshire was EF4 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jul 5, 2003), causing $5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45898 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (16 events), hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willshire, OH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34.8M in property damage.
Yes, Willshire (ZIP 45898) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Willshire has 16 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 $34.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45898 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 $40M in property damage in the Willshire, OH area (ZIP 45898). 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 →