Kipton, OH (ZIP 44049) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (50 total). 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.
Kipton has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Kipton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Kipton 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.
Kipton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Kipton has experienced 2 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 $25M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kipton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44049 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kipton, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Kipton (ZIP 44049) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Kipton has 2 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44049 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47M in property damage in the Kipton, OH area (ZIP 44049). 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 →