Federal records document 176 natural disaster events in the Cleveland, OH area (ZIP 44104). These include 98 blizzards, 35 hailstorms, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.3M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 98 recorded incidents (56% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (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 $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
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 6 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 3 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 9, 1996), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44104 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (98 events), hailstorms (35 events), floods (27 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% 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 44104) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Cleveland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44104 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 7, 2008. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.3M in property damage in the Cleveland, OH area (ZIP 44104). 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 →