ZIP code 44240, covering Kent, OH, has 170 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 54 blizzards, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (81 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Blizzards account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. 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 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (86%) 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 $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Kent 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1992.
Kent 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.
Kent has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kent was Flash Flood on May 12, 2014, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 4, 2012), causing $5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44240 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), blizzards (54 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent, OH, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.3M in property damage.
Yes, Kent (ZIP 44240) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Kent has 7 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44240 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 12, 2014. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Kent, OH area (ZIP 44240). 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 →