Cleveland, OH (ZIP 44115) has experienced 167 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 98 blizzards, 32 hailstorms, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.1M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (98 total). 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 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $322K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (74%) 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 $12.6M 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 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $165K 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 44115 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (98 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (23 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 59% 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 44115) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Cleveland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $165K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44115 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 $59.1M in property damage in the Cleveland, OH area (ZIP 44115). 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 →