Federal records document 161 natural disaster events in the Ravenna, OH area (ZIP 44266). These include 73 hailstorms, 54 blizzards, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $523M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 254 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ravenna is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Blizzards account for 34% 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (83%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Ravenna has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $501.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Ravenna 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.
Ravenna has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ravenna was EF5 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $250M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44266 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), blizzards (54 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ravenna, OH, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Ravenna (ZIP 44266) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Ravenna has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $501.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44266 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $523M in property damage in the Ravenna, OH area (ZIP 44266). 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 →