Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Rocky River, OH area (ZIP 44116). These include 50 blizzards, 34 hailstorms, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rocky River is blizzards, with 50 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 45 (90%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $601K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (78%) 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 $24.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Rocky River has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Rocky River has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Rocky River has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $470K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocky River was Flash Flood on May 12, 2014, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44116 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (34 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky River, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Rocky River (ZIP 44116) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Rocky River has 6 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44116 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 12, 2014. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Rocky River, OH area (ZIP 44116). 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 →