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44515 Austintown, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Austintown, OH (44515)

Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Austintown, OH area (ZIP 44515). These include 39 hailstorms, 36 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 39 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 36 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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.

🌊 Floods

There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (93%) 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 $18.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Austintown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Austintown 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Austintown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Austintown was Flood on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 4, 2022), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Austintown, OH (44515)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44515 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (36 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 44515?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austintown, OH, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $305K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 44515 (Austintown) prone to flooding?

Yes, Austintown (ZIP 44515) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2022.

Has Austintown (44515) ever been hit by a tornado?

Austintown has 8 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.

What was the worst natural disaster in Austintown, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44515 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 44515?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.4M in property damage in the Austintown, OH area (ZIP 44515). 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 →

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