Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Wadsworth, OH area (ZIP 44281). These include 52 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wadsworth is blizzards, with 52 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2020.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (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 $36.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Wadsworth has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Wadsworth 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.
Wadsworth has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wadsworth was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 2019), causing $12M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44281 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (52 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wadsworth, OH, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Wadsworth (ZIP 44281) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Wadsworth has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44281 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.3M in property damage in the Wadsworth, OH area (ZIP 44281). 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 →