Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 44809 in Bascom, OH. These include 27 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 22 (81%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Bascom has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
Bascom has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2013.
Bascom has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2008.
Bascom has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
Bascom has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bascom was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $7.1M in property damage. Another major event was 79 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44809 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bascom, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bascom (ZIP 44809) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2013.
Bascom 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44809 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $7.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the Bascom, OH area (ZIP 44809). 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 →