Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the New Washington, OH area (ZIP 44854). These include 29 blizzards, 16 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (29 total). 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 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
New Washington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2013.
New Washington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
New Washington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Washington 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. Flood on Jan 1, 2005 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44854 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (29 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Washington, OH, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.5M in property damage.
Yes, New Washington (ZIP 44854) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2013.
New Washington has 11 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44854 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 $20.5M in property damage in the New Washington, OH area (ZIP 44854). 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 →