ZIP code 44102, covering Cleveland, OH, has 190 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 blizzards, 45 hailstorms, and 30 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.3M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cleveland is blizzards, with 98 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 90 (92%) 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 $43.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $636K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (70%) 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 $38.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Cleveland has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Cleveland has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Cleveland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2019, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 7, 2008), causing $7.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44102 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (98 events), hailstorms (45 events), floods (30 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, OH, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 44102) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Cleveland has 2 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44102 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2019. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88.3M in property damage in the Cleveland, OH area (ZIP 44102). 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 →