Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Lakeville, OH area (ZIP 44638). These include 28 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lakeville is blizzards, with 28 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 23 (82%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Lakeville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $944.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Lakeville 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2000.
Lakeville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeville was Flood on Jan 3, 2005, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $5.1M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44638 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (28 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeville, OH, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.3M in property damage.
Yes, Lakeville (ZIP 44638) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Lakeville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $944.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44638 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 3, 2005. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.1M in property damage in the Lakeville, OH area (ZIP 44638). 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 →