Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the North Benton, OH area (ZIP 44449). These include 36 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (36 total). Of these, 33 (92%) 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 11, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $574K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2017.
North Benton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2007.
North Benton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1987.
North Benton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
North Benton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Benton was Flood on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 22, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44449 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Benton, OH, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.8M in property damage.
Yes, North Benton (ZIP 44449) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2007.
North Benton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44449 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the North Benton, OH area (ZIP 44449). 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 →