Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Youngstown, OH area (ZIP 44503). These include 36 blizzards, 19 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Youngstown is blizzards, with 36 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Youngstown has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $17.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Youngstown has experienced 3 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1987.
Youngstown 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.
Youngstown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Youngstown was Flood on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 28, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44503 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Youngstown, OH, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.8M in property damage.
Yes, Youngstown (ZIP 44503) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Youngstown has 3 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44503 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 $30.5M in property damage in the Youngstown, OH area (ZIP 44503). 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 →