Federal records document 103 natural disaster events in the Castalia, OH area (ZIP 44824). These include 44 hailstorms, 31 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Castalia is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 27 (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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Castalia has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Castalia has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Castalia has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Castalia was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 5, 2016), causing $2M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Jul 7, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44824 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), blizzards (31 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castalia, OH, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Castalia (ZIP 44824) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Castalia has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44824 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the Castalia, OH area (ZIP 44824). 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 →