Waynesburg, OH (ZIP 44688) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 blizzards, 24 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (33 total). 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 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Waynesburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
Waynesburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesburg was 2.5" Hail on Jul 26, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 1, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44688 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (33 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesburg, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Waynesburg (ZIP 44688) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Waynesburg has 4 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44688 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 26, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.1M in property damage in the Waynesburg, OH area (ZIP 44688). 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 →