Akron, NY (ZIP 14001) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 80 blizzards, 17 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Akron is blizzards, with 80 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (31%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $832K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2013.
Akron has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2009.
Akron has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Akron was 1.2" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was Lake-Effect Snow (Oct 12, 2006), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 25, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14001 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (80 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Akron, NY, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Akron (ZIP 14001) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $832K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
Akron has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14001 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2008. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Akron, NY area (ZIP 14001). 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 →