North Olmsted, OH (ZIP 44070) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 30 hailstorms, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 323 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (43% 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 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 $48.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
North Olmsted has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
North Olmsted 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.
North Olmsted has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Olmsted was Flash Flood on May 12, 2014, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2014), causing $13M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44070 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (30 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Olmsted, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, North Olmsted (ZIP 44070) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
North Olmsted has 7 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44070 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 $75.6M in property damage in the North Olmsted, OH area (ZIP 44070). 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 →