ZIP code 45212, covering Norwood, OH, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 floods, 50 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $125M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 391 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Norwood is floods, with 60 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (27%) 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 50 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $61.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Norwood has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.
Norwood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1999.
Norwood has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
Norwood 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 $940K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwood was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 1999, which caused $82M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1980), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45212 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (60 events), hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwood, OH, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.3M in property damage.
Yes, Norwood (ZIP 45212) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Norwood has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $110M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45212 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1999. This event caused $82M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125M in property damage in the Norwood, OH area (ZIP 45212). 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 →