Federal records document 114 natural disaster events in the Brunswick, OH area (ZIP 44212). These include 52 blizzards, 34 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (46% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $313K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (93%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Brunswick has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Brunswick 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.
Brunswick has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brunswick was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $4.2M in damages. Flash Flood on May 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44212 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (34 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brunswick, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brunswick (ZIP 44212) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Brunswick has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44212 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Brunswick, OH area (ZIP 44212). 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 →