ZIP code 44039, covering North Ridgeville, OH, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 blizzards, 35 hailstorms, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 402 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (42% 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 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $237K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (78%) 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 $48.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
North Ridgeville 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.
North Ridgeville has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
North Ridgeville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Ridgeville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2014), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on May 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($13M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44039 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (35 events), floods (23 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Ridgeville, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, North Ridgeville (ZIP 44039) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
North Ridgeville has 4 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44039 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.4M in property damage in the North Ridgeville, OH area (ZIP 44039). 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 →