ZIP code 44234, covering Hiram, OH, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 54 recorded incidents (65% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Hiram has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2017.
Hiram has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Hiram 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.
Hiram has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hiram was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2013, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44234 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (54 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hiram, OH, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hiram (ZIP 44234) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2017.
Hiram has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44234 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2013. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Hiram, OH area (ZIP 44234). 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 →