ZIP code 44090, covering Wellington, OH, has 127 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 blizzards, 41 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (41% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 45 (87%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (100%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Wellington 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 $29.8M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Wellington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Wellington has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington 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 $4.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44090 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (41 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Wellington (ZIP 44090) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Wellington 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 $29.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44090 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 $53.6M in property damage in the Wellington, OH area (ZIP 44090). 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 →