Federal records document 161 natural disaster events in the Parma, OH area (ZIP 44134). These include 61 blizzards, 55 hailstorms, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $97M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 53 (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 $23.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 1, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 55 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 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (66%) 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 $43.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Parma has experienced 10 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.
Parma 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 $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Parma 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parma 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. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44134 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (61 events), hailstorms (55 events), floods (29 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parma, OH, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.8M in property damage.
Yes, Parma (ZIP 44134) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Parma 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 $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44134 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 $97M in property damage in the Parma, OH area (ZIP 44134). 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 →