East Orwell, OH (ZIP 44076) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 59 recorded incidents (57% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 52 (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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (88%) 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 $34.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
East Orwell has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
East Orwell 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 $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Orwell was Flood on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $32M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44076 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Orwell, OH, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, East Orwell (ZIP 44076) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
East Orwell has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44076 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $32M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.1M in property damage in the East Orwell, OH area (ZIP 44076). 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 →