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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 44408

Columbiana, Ohio

5.9out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 44408

ZIP 44408 scores 5.9/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Landslide Lightning

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
8.6
Landslide
7.9
Lightning
7.8
Tornado
7.4
Hurricane
7.3
Ice Storm
7.3
Winter Weather
7.1
Extreme Heat
6.6
Strong Wind
6.0
Tsunami
5.4
Wildfire
5.3
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Earthquake
5.0
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Cold Wave
2.8
Drought
1.7
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 44408
5.9
Ohio avg.
5.8
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 44408, Ohio

ZIP 44408 in Columbiana sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers, and notably spring tornado risk and winter ice storms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 44408 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and lightning.

Within Ohio, ZIP 44408's risk is, near the 5.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Ohio identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 44408's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 44408: Hail preparedness

  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 44408

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 44408 from other communities in Ohio County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

11,159

Suburban

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 40.9Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 5.3/10

Coordinates

40.8849Β° N, 80.6857Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 44408

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.