Federal records document 199 natural disaster events in the Chagrin Falls, OH area (ZIP 44023). These include 135 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 135 recorded incidents (68% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 119 (88%) 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 $24.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Chagrin Falls has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Chagrin Falls has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Chagrin Falls has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chagrin Falls was EF1 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Nov 5, 2017), causing $3M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44023 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chagrin Falls, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Chagrin Falls (ZIP 44023) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Chagrin Falls 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 $9.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44023 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.7M in property damage in the Chagrin Falls, OH area (ZIP 44023). 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 →