Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the West Salem, OH area (ZIP 44287). These include 45 blizzards, 28 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 45 recorded incidents (46% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 39 (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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
West Salem has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2007.
West Salem has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
West Salem has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Salem was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $5.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44287 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Salem, OH, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.8M in property damage.
Yes, West Salem (ZIP 44287) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
West Salem has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44287 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the West Salem, OH area (ZIP 44287). 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 →