ZIP code 44705, covering Canton, OH, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Canton is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 45% 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 $60.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Canton 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.
Canton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Canton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canton was 2.5" Hail on Jul 26, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 17, 2004), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44705 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton, OH, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.7M in property damage.
Yes, Canton (ZIP 44705) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Canton has 3 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44705 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 $96.2M in property damage in the Canton, OH area (ZIP 44705). 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 →