ZIP code 44201, covering Atwater, OH, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 48 (89%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Atwater has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $960K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Atwater 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 $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Atwater has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1992.
Atwater has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atwater was 2.5" Hail on Jun 8, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 4, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44201 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (54 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atwater, OH, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.6M in property damage.
Yes, Atwater (ZIP 44201) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $960K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2019.
Atwater has 3 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44201 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Atwater, OH area (ZIP 44201). 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 →