Gates Mills, OH (ZIP 44040) has experienced 193 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 135 blizzards, 38 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 135 recorded incidents (70% 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 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Gates Mills has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Gates Mills has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $680K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Gates Mills 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.
Gates Mills has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gates Mills was Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2017), causing $2M 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 44040 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (38 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gates Mills, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Gates Mills (ZIP 44040) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Gates Mills has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $680K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44040 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 9, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.8M in property damage in the Gates Mills, OH area (ZIP 44040). 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 →