Lexington, OH (ZIP 44904) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.8M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. 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 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Lexington has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Lexington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 2005, which caused $18.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $8.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 22, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44904 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (40 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (10 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, OH, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $201K in property damage.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 44904) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Lexington has 16 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 $12.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44904 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 2005. This event caused $18.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.8M in property damage in the Lexington, OH area (ZIP 44904). 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 →