Savannah, OH (ZIP 44874) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Savannah is blizzards, with 45 recorded events making up 71% 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.
Savannah has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Savannah 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.
Savannah has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2011.
Savannah has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Savannah 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 44874 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savannah, OH, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.8M in property damage.
Yes, Savannah (ZIP 44874) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2011.
Savannah has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44874 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 $27.6M in property damage in the Savannah, OH area (ZIP 44874). 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 →