Canton, OH (ZIP 44721) has experienced 122 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (55 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 $30.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% 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 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (87%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Canton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Canton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
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 Canton was 2.8" Hail on May 17, 2004, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 26, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44721 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold 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 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.6M in property damage.
Yes, Canton (ZIP 44721) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44721 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 17, 2004. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.2M in property damage in the Canton, OH area (ZIP 44721). 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 →