Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Galion, OH area (ZIP 44833). These include 33 hailstorms, 29 blizzards, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Galion is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (94%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Galion 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.
Galion has experienced 2 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 Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galion was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $4.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 22, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44833 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (29 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (16 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galion, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $137K in property damage.
Yes, Galion (ZIP 44833) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Galion has 17 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44833 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.4M in property damage in the Galion, OH area (ZIP 44833). 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 →