ZIP code 44276, covering Sterling, OH, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 blizzards, 28 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 26 (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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $286K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Sterling has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $652.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1999.
Sterling 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling was Flood on Jun 17, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $5.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44276 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (30 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, OH, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 44276) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Sterling has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $652.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44276 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2019. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Sterling, OH area (ZIP 44276). 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 →