ZIP code 44231, covering Garrettsville, OH, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 blizzards, 23 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $516.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 272 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 48 (89%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Garrettsville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Garrettsville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $503.5M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Garrettsville 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 $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Garrettsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garrettsville was EF5 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $250M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44231 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (54 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garrettsville, OH, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.6M in property damage.
Yes, Garrettsville (ZIP 44231) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Garrettsville has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $503.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44231 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $516.1M in property damage in the Garrettsville, OH area (ZIP 44231). 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 →