Sycamore, OH (ZIP 44882) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 21 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sycamore is blizzards, with 21 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Sycamore has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2020.
Sycamore has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 1992.
Sycamore has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sycamore was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Feb 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44882 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sycamore, OH, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sycamore (ZIP 44882) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2020.
Sycamore has 7 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44882 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Sycamore, OH area (ZIP 44882). 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 →