Federal records document 150 natural disaster events in the Cuyahoga Falls, OH area (ZIP 44221). These include 65 hailstorms, 61 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $364.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cuyahoga Falls is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 $294.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Blizzards account for 41% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. 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.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $38.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Cuyahoga Falls has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1992.
Cuyahoga Falls 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.
Cuyahoga Falls has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cuyahoga Falls was 4.2" Hail on Jun 8, 2007, which caused $288M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2014), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44221 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), blizzards (61 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $294.2M in property damage.
Yes, Cuyahoga Falls (ZIP 44221) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Cuyahoga Falls has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44221 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 $364.4M in property damage in the Cuyahoga Falls, OH area (ZIP 44221). 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 →