Federal records document 163 natural disaster events in the Thompson, OH area (ZIP 44086). These include 135 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% 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.
Thompson has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2022.
Thompson has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $895K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2017.
Thompson has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
Thompson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1985.
Thompson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thompson 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 44086 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thompson, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Thompson (ZIP 44086) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $895K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2017.
Thompson has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44086 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 $27.9M in property damage in the Thompson, OH area (ZIP 44086). 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 →