Nova, OH (ZIP 44859) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Nova is blizzards, with 45 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 39 (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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $179K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Nova has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Nova has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nova was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $5.2M 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 44859 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (14 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nova, OH, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.8M in property damage.
Yes, Nova (ZIP 44859) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Nova has 4 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44859 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.4M in property damage in the Nova, OH area (ZIP 44859). 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 →