Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Jefferson, OH area (ZIP 44047). These include 130 blizzards, 24 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.9M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 130 recorded incidents (72% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 116 (89%) 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $231.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (100%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Jefferson has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Jefferson has experienced 4 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson was Flash Flood on May 22, 2004, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 4, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 31, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44047 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, OH, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 44047) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Jefferson has 8 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44047 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.9M in property damage in the Jefferson, OH area (ZIP 44047). 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 →