Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Grafton, OH area (ZIP 44044). These include 52 blizzards, 45 hailstorms, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 412 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grafton is blizzards, with 52 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 45 (87%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $277K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Grafton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Grafton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Grafton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grafton 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. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44044 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (45 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grafton, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Grafton (ZIP 44044) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Grafton has 9 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 $30.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44044 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 $80.4M in property damage in the Grafton, OH area (ZIP 44044). 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 →