Damascus, OH (ZIP 44619) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 blizzards, 9 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Damascus is blizzards, with 36 recorded events making up 58% 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.
Damascus has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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.
Damascus has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Damascus has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 1992.
Damascus 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.
Damascus has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Damascus was Flood on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $2.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44619 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Damascus, OH, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.8M in property damage.
Yes, Damascus (ZIP 44619) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2007.
Damascus has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44619 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 $24.2M in property damage in the Damascus, OH area (ZIP 44619). 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 →