Malvern, OH (ZIP 44644) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $4.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Malvern has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Malvern has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 1969.
Malvern has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malvern was Flood on Sep 8, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2005), causing $425K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44644 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malvern, OH, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1K in property damage.
Yes, Malvern (ZIP 44644) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Malvern has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44644 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Malvern, OH area (ZIP 44644). 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 →