Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Massillon, OH area (ZIP 44647). These include 33 blizzards, 29 hailstorms, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 29 (88%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (94%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Massillon has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $48.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
Massillon has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Massillon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Massillon was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $45.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 26, 2008), causing $25.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 2019 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44647 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (33 events), hailstorms (29 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Massillon, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Massillon (ZIP 44647) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Massillon has 6 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 $48.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44647 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $45.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.2M in property damage in the Massillon, OH area (ZIP 44647). 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 →