ZIP code 44657, covering Minerva, OH, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Minerva is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 53% 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 $49.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Minerva has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Minerva 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.
Minerva has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minerva was EF2 Tornado on Nov 16, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 12, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44657 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minerva, OH, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $49.1K in property damage.
Yes, Minerva (ZIP 44657) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Minerva has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44657 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Minerva, OH area (ZIP 44657). 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 →