ZIP code 44312, covering Akron, OH, has 165 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 61 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $353.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (77 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Blizzards account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. Of these, 53 (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 $23.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 1, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $21M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Akron has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Akron 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 $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Akron has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Akron was 4.2" Hail on Jun 8, 2007, which caused $288M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 21, 2003), causing $10M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 4, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44312 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (61 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Akron, OH, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.7M in property damage.
Yes, Akron (ZIP 44312) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Akron has 6 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44312 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2007. This event caused $288M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $353.8M in property damage in the Akron, OH area (ZIP 44312). 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 →