Federal records document 144 natural disaster events in the Oberlin, OH area (ZIP 44074). These include 53 hailstorms, 50 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oberlin is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $248K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (94%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Oberlin has experienced 10 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 $33.1M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Oberlin has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $925K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Oberlin 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oberlin was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. 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 44074 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (50 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oberlin, OH, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $248K in property damage.
Yes, Oberlin (ZIP 44074) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Oberlin has 10 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 $33.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44074 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.5M in property damage in the Oberlin, OH area (ZIP 44074). 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 →