South Amherst, OH (ZIP 44001) has experienced 148 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 39 hailstorms, and 30 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.8M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 154 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 45 (90%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $491K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 27 (90%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
South Amherst has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Amherst was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44001 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (39 events), floods (30 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Amherst, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, South Amherst (ZIP 44001) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
South Amherst has 11 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 $30.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44001 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.8M in property damage in the South Amherst, OH area (ZIP 44001). 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 →