Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Middlefield, OH area (ZIP 44062). These include 135 blizzards, 22 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. A total of 34 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 135 recorded incidents (76% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Middlefield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Middlefield has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Middlefield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middlefield was Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44062 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middlefield, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Middlefield (ZIP 44062) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $380K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
Middlefield has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44062 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 9, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.1M in property damage in the Middlefield, OH area (ZIP 44062). 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 →