New Haven, OH (ZIP 44850) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 114 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (60% 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.
New Haven has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
New Haven has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
New Haven has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $895K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
New Haven 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.
New Haven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Haven 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. EF3 Tornado on May 10, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44850 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (31 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Haven, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, New Haven (ZIP 44850) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $895K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2011.
New Haven has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44850 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 $19.8M in property damage in the New Haven, OH area (ZIP 44850). 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 →