Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Grand Rapids, OH area (ZIP 43522). These include 35 blizzards, 16 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Rapids is blizzards, with 35 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. 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 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2015.
Grand Rapids has experienced 4 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Grand Rapids 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.
Grand Rapids has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 1962.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Rapids was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43522 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Rapids, OH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.7M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Rapids (ZIP 43522) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2015.
Grand Rapids has 4 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 $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43522 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49M in property damage in the Grand Rapids, OH area (ZIP 43522). 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 →