Cowlesville, NY (ZIP 14037) has experienced 152 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 blizzards, 11 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Cowlesville is blizzards, with 130 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 32 (25%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Cowlesville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Cowlesville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 11, 2010.
Cowlesville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1972.
Cowlesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cowlesville was Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 17, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 26, 2001), causing $1M in damages. Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 19, 2014 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14037 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cowlesville, NY, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Cowlesville (ZIP 14037) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Cowlesville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14037 was Lake-Effect Snow, which occurred on Nov 17, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Cowlesville, NY area (ZIP 14037). 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 →