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44235 Homerville, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Homerville, OH (44235)

Homerville, OH (ZIP 44235) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 blizzards, 22 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.

❄️ Blizzards — Most Frequent Hazard

With 52 recorded incidents (51% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Homerville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Homerville 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

Homerville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Homerville was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $4.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Homerville, OH (44235)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44235 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 44235?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homerville, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 44235 (Homerville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Homerville (ZIP 44235) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.

Has Homerville (44235) ever been hit by a tornado?

Homerville has 9 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Homerville, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44235 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 44235?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Homerville, OH area (ZIP 44235). 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 →

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