Ashland, OH (ZIP 44805) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 45 blizzards, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.9M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $228K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 39 (87%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (74%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Ashland has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Ashland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashland was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $5.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44805 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (45 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashland, OH, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $228K in property damage.
Yes, Ashland (ZIP 44805) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Ashland has 12 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44805 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.9M in property damage in the Ashland, OH area (ZIP 44805). 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 →