ZIP code 44438, covering Masury, OH, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $298.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (56% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 52 (88%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% 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 $33.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Masury has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $251.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Masury has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Masury was EF5 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 21, 2003), causing $32M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44438 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Masury, OH, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, Masury (ZIP 44438) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Masury has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $251.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44438 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $298.6M in property damage in the Masury, OH area (ZIP 44438). 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 →