ZIP code 43028, covering Howard, OH, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 blizzards, 22 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $792M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 21 (78%) 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 $765.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Howard has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
Howard 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2018.
Howard has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Howard has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howard was Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($6.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43028 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howard, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $765.7M in property damage.
Yes, Howard (ZIP 43028) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $480K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2018.
Howard has 5 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43028 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 7, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $792M in property damage in the Howard, OH area (ZIP 43028). 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 →