Rome, NY (ZIP 13440) has experienced 198 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 58 blizzards, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (75 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $597K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Blizzards account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 58 events documented. Of these, 20 (34%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (59%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Rome has experienced 8 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Rome has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rome was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 16, 2024), causing $3.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13440 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (58 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rome, NY, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $597K in property damage.
Yes, Rome (ZIP 13440) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Rome has 15 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13440 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.3M in property damage in the Rome, NY area (ZIP 13440). 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 →