ZIP code 44822, covering Butler, OH, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $766.6M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (52% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (78%) 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 $765.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Butler has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $602K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Butler 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.
Butler has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $254K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2018.
Butler has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $6.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44822 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $765.7M in property damage.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 44822) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $254K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2018.
Butler has 7 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 $602K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44822 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 7, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $766.6M in property damage in the Butler, OH area (ZIP 44822). 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 →