Medina, OH (ZIP 44256) has experienced 167 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 52 blizzards, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2020.
Blizzards account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. 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 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (91%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Medina has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
Medina 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medina was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Nov 5, 2017, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44256 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), blizzards (52 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medina, OH, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501K in property damage.
Yes, Medina (ZIP 44256) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Medina has 16 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44256 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Nov 5, 2017. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.9M in property damage in the Medina, OH area (ZIP 44256). 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 →