Federal records document 116 natural disaster events in the Hinckley, OH area (ZIP 44233). These include 52 blizzards, 35 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $58M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hinckley is blizzards, with 52 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $309K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (87%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Hinckley has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Hinckley 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.
Hinckley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinckley was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Nov 5, 2017), causing $7.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44233 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (35 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinckley, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hinckley (ZIP 44233) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Hinckley has 9 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44233 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58M in property damage in the Hinckley, OH area (ZIP 44233). 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 →