ZIP code 44012, covering Avon Lake, OH, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 blizzards, 19 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (50 total). 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Avon Lake 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.
Avon Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Avon Lake has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avon Lake was Flash Flood on May 12, 2014, which caused $13M in property damage. 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 44012 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon Lake, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Avon Lake (ZIP 44012) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Avon Lake has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $170K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44012 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 12, 2014. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.8M in property damage in the Avon Lake, OH area (ZIP 44012). 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 →