Lorain, OH (ZIP 44052) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 29 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lorain is blizzards, with 50 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (94%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Lorain 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.
Lorain has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lorain was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $4.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2023 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44052 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (29 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lorain, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lorain (ZIP 44052) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Lorain has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44052 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.8M in property damage in the Lorain, OH area (ZIP 44052). 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 →