ZIP code 44828, covering Flat Rock, OH, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (48% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2020.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Flat Rock has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Flat Rock has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Flat Rock has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2002.
Flat Rock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flat Rock was Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $4.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44828 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (31 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flat Rock, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, Flat Rock (ZIP 44828) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Flat Rock 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44828 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 22, 2004. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Flat Rock, OH area (ZIP 44828). 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 →