North Royalton, OH (ZIP 44133) has experienced 149 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 blizzards, 52 hailstorms, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (35% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 45 (87%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
Hailstorms account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $419K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (83%) 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 $34.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
North Royalton has experienced 9 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 $30.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
North Royalton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
North Royalton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Royalton was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 5, 2019), causing $25M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Nov 5, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44133 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (52 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Royalton, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, North Royalton (ZIP 44133) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
North Royalton has 9 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 $30.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44133 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $91.8M in property damage in the North Royalton, OH area (ZIP 44133). 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 →