Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the Vermilion, OH area (ZIP 44089). These include 50 blizzards, 25 hailstorms, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vermilion is blizzards, with 50 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $366K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2020.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (91%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Vermilion has experienced 9 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Vermilion has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Vermilion 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 Vermilion was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $4.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2023 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44089 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (25 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vermilion, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Vermilion (ZIP 44089) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Vermilion has 9 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44089 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.8M in property damage in the Vermilion, OH area (ZIP 44089). 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 →