ZIP code 44054, covering Sheffield Lake, OH, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 blizzards, 31 hailstorms, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (42% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (89%) 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 $37.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Sheffield Lake 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.
Sheffield Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheffield Lake was Flash Flood on May 12, 2014, which caused $25M in property damage. 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 44054 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (31 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield Lake, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Sheffield Lake (ZIP 44054) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Sheffield Lake has 3 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44054 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 12, 2014. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.1M in property damage in the Sheffield Lake, OH area (ZIP 44054). 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 →