Government records show 208 natural disaster events affecting the Chardon, OH area (ZIP 44024) — a notably active disaster history. These include 135 blizzards, 50 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 135 recorded incidents (65% 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 50 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $583K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Chardon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Chardon has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Chardon 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.
Chardon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chardon was Flash Flood on May 31, 2010, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 9, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44024 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chardon, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Chardon (ZIP 44024) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Chardon has 9 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 $820K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44024 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2010. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.1M in property damage in the Chardon, OH area (ZIP 44024). 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 →