Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Lagrange, OH area (ZIP 44050). These include 50 blizzards, 43 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.4M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% 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.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (93%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Lagrange has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $30.8M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Lagrange has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Lagrange 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lagrange 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 44050 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lagrange, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lagrange (ZIP 44050) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Lagrange 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 $30.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44050 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 $56.4M in property damage in the Lagrange, OH area (ZIP 44050). 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 →