ZIP code 44072, covering Novelty, OH, has 184 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 135 blizzards, 31 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (135 total). 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 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Novelty has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $765K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Novelty has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Novelty 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.
Novelty has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Novelty was Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 4, 2008), causing $2M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44072 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (31 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novelty, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Novelty (ZIP 44072) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $765K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Novelty has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $780K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44072 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 $27.5M in property damage in the Novelty, OH area (ZIP 44072). 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 →