Federal records document 158 natural disaster events in the Freedom, NY area (ZIP 14065). These include 130 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (130 total). 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 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Freedom 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.
Freedom has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freedom 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 14065 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (12 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freedom, NY, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Freedom (ZIP 14065) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14065 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Freedom, NY area (ZIP 14065). 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 →