ZIP code 44333, covering Fairlawn, OH, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 blizzards, 28 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $348.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 43 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (61 total). 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 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $288M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $28.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Fairlawn 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.
Fairlawn has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Fairlawn has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairlawn was 4.2" Hail on Jun 8, 2007, which caused $288M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2014), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44333 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (61 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairlawn, OH, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fairlawn (ZIP 44333) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Fairlawn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44333 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 $348.3M in property damage in the Fairlawn, OH area (ZIP 44333). 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 →