Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the West Farmington, OH area (ZIP 44491). These include 59 blizzards, 22 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.1M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for West Farmington is blizzards, with 59 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. 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 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $170K 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 $33.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
West Farmington has experienced 7 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
West Farmington 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.
West Farmington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Farmington was Flood on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $32M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M 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 44491 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Farmington, OH, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, West Farmington (ZIP 44491) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
West Farmington has 7 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44491 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $32M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.1M in property damage in the West Farmington, OH area (ZIP 44491). 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 →