Lowell, OH (ZIP 45744) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 88 floods, 32 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Lowell is floods, with 88 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (13%) 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 $19.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 32 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 $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Lowell has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Lowell has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $267K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Lowell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2000.
Lowell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowell was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45744 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (88 events), hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowell, OH, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.9M in property damage.
Yes, Lowell (ZIP 45744) has 88 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lowell 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45744 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Lowell, OH area (ZIP 45744). 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 →