Collins, NY (ZIP 14034) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 37 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Collins is blizzards, with 50 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (30%) 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 $32.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2004.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (54%) 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 $67.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2019.
Collins has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2017.
Collins has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Collins was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $45M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 20, 2000), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14034 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (37 events), hailstorms (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Collins, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Collins (ZIP 14034) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2019.
Collins has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14034 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.8M in property damage in the Collins, NY area (ZIP 14034). 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 →