Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Leetonia, OH area (ZIP 44431). These include 17 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leetonia is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
Leetonia has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Leetonia has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Leetonia has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leetonia was EF2 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2005), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44431 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leetonia, OH, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Leetonia (ZIP 44431) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
Leetonia 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44431 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Leetonia, OH area (ZIP 44431). 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 →