Government records show 207 natural disaster events affecting the Mentor, OH area (ZIP 44060) — a notably active disaster history. These include 135 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33M. A total of 42 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mentor is blizzards, with 135 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 119 (88%) 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 $24.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $698K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 Jun 18, 2024.
Mentor has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Mentor has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 2019.
Mentor has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mentor was Flash Flood on May 31, 2010, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 9, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44060 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquakes (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mentor, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Mentor (ZIP 44060) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Mentor 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 $480K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44060 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2010. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33M in property damage in the Mentor, OH area (ZIP 44060). 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 →