Solon, OH (ZIP 44139) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 135 blizzards, 39 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
With 135 recorded incidents (66% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Solon has experienced 10 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Solon 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.
Solon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Solon was EF2 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $6.8M in damages. 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Nov 5, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44139 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (135 events), hailstorms (39 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Solon, OH, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.8M in property damage.
Yes, Solon (ZIP 44139) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Solon has 10 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 $22.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44139 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56M in property damage in the Solon, OH area (ZIP 44139). 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 →