Federal records document 116 natural disaster events in the Polk, OH area (ZIP 44866). These include 48 hailstorms, 45 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Polk is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Polk has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2002.
Polk 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polk 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 44866 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (45 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polk, OH, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $158K in property damage.
Yes, Polk (ZIP 44866) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Polk has 6 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44866 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 $30.9M in property damage in the Polk, OH area (ZIP 44866). 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 →