ZIP code 43451, covering Portage, OH, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 blizzards, 25 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 35 recorded incidents (42% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 34 (97%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 20, 2020.
Portage has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Portage has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2003.
Portage has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portage was EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43451 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), hailstorms (25 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portage, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.7M in property damage.
Yes, Portage (ZIP 43451) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2020.
Portage has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43451 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 12, 2003. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.8M in property damage in the Portage, OH area (ZIP 43451). 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 →