Willoughby, OH (ZIP 44094) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 224 natural disaster events on record. These include 135 blizzards, 55 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% 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.
Hailstorms account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $658K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Willoughby has experienced 7 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 $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Willoughby has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Willoughby has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willoughby was Flash Flood on May 31, 2010, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 9, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44094 has experienced 224 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (55 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willoughby, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Willoughby (ZIP 44094) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Willoughby has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $880K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44094 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2010. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Willoughby, OH area (ZIP 44094). 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 →