Ashtabula, OH (ZIP 44004) has experienced 174 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ashtabula is blizzards, with 130 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 116 (89%) 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $66.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (100%) 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 Jun 18, 2025.
Ashtabula has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Ashtabula has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2001.
Ashtabula has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashtabula was Winter Storm on Mar 4, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (May 20, 2002), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44004 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (14 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashtabula, OH, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ashtabula (ZIP 44004) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Ashtabula has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44004 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 4, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.9M in property damage in the Ashtabula, OH area (ZIP 44004). 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 →