Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the New London, OH area (ZIP 44851). These include 31 blizzards, 30 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (35% 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 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $144K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
New London has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
New London 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 London has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for New London 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 Aug 21, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44851 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (31 events), hailstorms (30 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New London, OH, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, New London (ZIP 44851) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
New London has 9 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44851 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 $22.2M in property damage in the New London, OH area (ZIP 44851). 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 →