North Canton, OH (ZIP 44709) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $166M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (49 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 $86.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2022.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (90%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
North Canton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $48.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.
North Canton has experienced 4 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.
North 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Canton was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $45.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 26, 2008), causing $30M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 26, 2008 also caused significant damage ($25.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44709 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Canton, OH, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $86.2M in property damage.
Yes, North Canton (ZIP 44709) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
North Canton 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 $48.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44709 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $45.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $166M in property damage in the North Canton, OH area (ZIP 44709). 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 →