Creston, OH (ZIP 44217) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 26 (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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $217K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $14.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Creston 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Creston has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $152.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1999.
Creston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Creston was Flood on Jun 17, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $5.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44217 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (30 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Creston, OH, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Creston (ZIP 44217) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Creston has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $152.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44217 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2019. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Creston, OH area (ZIP 44217). 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 →