Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Norwalk, OH area (ZIP 44857). These include 40 hailstorms, 31 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Norwalk is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $223K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Norwalk has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Norwalk 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwalk 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 44857 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (31 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwalk, OH, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $223K in property damage.
Yes, Norwalk (ZIP 44857) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Norwalk has 15 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44857 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 $21.8M in property damage in the Norwalk, OH area (ZIP 44857). 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 →