Strongsville, OH (ZIP 44136) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 blizzards, 43 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (52 total). 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.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $508K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (86%) 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 $33.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Strongsville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Strongsville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Strongsville 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 Strongsville was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2019, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44136 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strongsville, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Strongsville (ZIP 44136) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Strongsville has 9 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44136 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2019. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.4M in property damage in the Strongsville, OH area (ZIP 44136). 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 →