New Riegel, OH (ZIP 44853) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $339K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (81%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
New Riegel has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
New Riegel has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2008.
New Riegel has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
New Riegel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Riegel was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $12.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $7.1M in damages. 79 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44853 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Riegel, OH, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $339K in property damage.
Yes, New Riegel (ZIP 44853) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
New Riegel has 7 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 $14.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44853 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $12.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.7M in property damage in the New Riegel, OH area (ZIP 44853). 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 →