Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the Norton, OH area (ZIP 44203). These include 61 blizzards, 57 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $364.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Norton is blizzards, with 61 recorded events making up 41% 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.
Hailstorms account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $290.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (100%) 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 $45M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Norton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Norton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $513K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
Norton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norton was 4.2" Hail on Jun 8, 2007, which caused $288M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2013), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44203 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (61 events), hailstorms (57 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norton, OH, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.8M in property damage.
Yes, Norton (ZIP 44203) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Norton has 6 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44203 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2007. This event caused $288M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $364.1M in property damage in the Norton, OH area (ZIP 44203). 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 →