Wooster, OH (ZIP 44691) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 30 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.4M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (54 total). 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 $666K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (87%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Wooster 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Wooster has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wooster was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2019), causing $8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44691 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (30 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wooster, OH, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $666K in property damage.
Yes, Wooster (ZIP 44691) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Wooster has 15 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 $36.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44691 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2010. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.4M in property damage in the Wooster, OH area (ZIP 44691). 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 →