Zoar, OH (ZIP 44697) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Zoar is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Zoar has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Zoar has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zoar was Flood on Feb 17, 2022, which caused $775K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2004), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44697 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zoar, OH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Zoar (ZIP 44697) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Zoar has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44697 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 17, 2022. This event caused $775K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Zoar, OH area (ZIP 44697). 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 →