Bucyrus, OH (ZIP 44820) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 29 blizzards, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (79%) 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 $16.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (85%) 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 $69.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Bucyrus 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.
Bucyrus has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bucyrus was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2007, which caused $65M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $8.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44820 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (29 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (20 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bucyrus, OH, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $303K in property damage.
Yes, Bucyrus (ZIP 44820) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $69.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Bucyrus has 23 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44820 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2007. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.5M in property damage in the Bucyrus, OH area (ZIP 44820). 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 →