Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Shelby, OH area (ZIP 44875). These include 40 blizzards, 39 hailstorms, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.2M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Shelby is blizzards, with 40 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 36 (90%) 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 $35.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (79%) 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 $80.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Shelby has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Shelby has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelby was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2007, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2005), causing $18.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44875 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (39 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby, OH, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.8M in property damage.
Yes, Shelby (ZIP 44875) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2021.
Shelby has 14 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44875 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2007. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120.2M in property damage in the Shelby, OH area (ZIP 44875). 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 →