Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Lincoln, OH area (ZIP 44905). These include 40 blizzards, 28 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lincoln is blizzards, with 40 recorded events making up 50% 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 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
Lincoln has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $527K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1972.
Lincoln has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln 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. Winter Storm on Mar 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44905 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, OH, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 44905) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $527K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Lincoln has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44905 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 $36.9M in property damage in the Lincoln, OH area (ZIP 44905). 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 →