With 215 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 44122 in Beachwood, OH has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 135 blizzards, 51 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.4M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% 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 24% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Beachwood has experienced 8 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Beachwood has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Beachwood has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beachwood was EF1 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 9, 1996), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 2, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44122 has experienced 215 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (51 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beachwood, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Beachwood (ZIP 44122) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Beachwood has 8 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 $12.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44122 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.4M in property damage in the Beachwood, OH area (ZIP 44122). 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 →