Alvada, OH (ZIP 44802) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 blizzards, 18 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 22 (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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $513K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Alvada has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2008.
Alvada has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alvada was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $13.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $11M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44802 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), hailstorms (18 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvada, OH, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Alvada (ZIP 44802) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Alvada 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 $13M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44802 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $13.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40M in property damage in the Alvada, OH area (ZIP 44802). 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 →