ZIP code 14036, covering Corfu, NY, has 107 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 blizzards, 13 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (80 total). 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $807K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2017.
Corfu has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
Corfu has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Corfu 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corfu was Lake-Effect Snow on Oct 12, 2006, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 25, 2009), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 31, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14036 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (80 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corfu, NY, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Corfu (ZIP 14036) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $807K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2017.
Corfu 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 14036 was Lake-Effect Snow, which occurred on Oct 12, 2006. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Corfu, NY area (ZIP 14036). 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 →