ZIP code 44843, covering Lucas, OH, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 blizzards, 28 hailstorms, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (48% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 36 (90%) 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 $35.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Lucas has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Lucas has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Lucas 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 $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lucas was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $18.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $8.4M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44843 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lucas, OH, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lucas (ZIP 44843) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Lucas has 10 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 $577K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44843 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $18.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37M in property damage in the Lucas, OH area (ZIP 44843). 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 →