Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Chippewa Lake, OH area (ZIP 44215). These include 52 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (52 total). 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 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2014.
Chippewa Lake has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Chippewa Lake 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.
Chippewa Lake has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 1975.
Chippewa Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chippewa Lake 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. Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44215 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chippewa Lake, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chippewa Lake (ZIP 44215) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Chippewa Lake has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44215 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 $20.6M in property damage in the Chippewa Lake, OH area (ZIP 44215). 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 →