ZIP code 44606, covering Apple Creek, OH, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 30 blizzards, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.3M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Apple Creek is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $732K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (87%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $39.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Apple Creek 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Apple Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apple Creek was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2019), causing $8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44606 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (30 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apple Creek, OH, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $732K in property damage.
Yes, Apple Creek (ZIP 44606) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Apple Creek has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $39.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44606 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2010. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.3M in property damage in the Apple Creek, OH area (ZIP 44606). 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 →