Federal records document 143 natural disaster events in the Bedford, OH area (ZIP 44146). These include 61 blizzards, 48 hailstorms, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bedford is blizzards, with 61 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 48 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bedford has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $47.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Bedford 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.
Bedford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bedford was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $10.2M in damages. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44146 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (61 events), hailstorms (48 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bedford, OH, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bedford (ZIP 44146) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bedford 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 $47.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44146 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 $87.5M in property damage in the Bedford, OH area (ZIP 44146). 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 →