Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Getzville, NY area (ZIP 14068). These include 50 blizzards, 38 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M.
With 50 recorded incidents (47% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (45%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Getzville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 25, 1995.
Getzville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1976.
Getzville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Getzville was Heavy Snow on Nov 20, 2000, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 24, 2001), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 31, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14068 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (38 events), hailstorms (16 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Getzville, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Getzville (ZIP 14068) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
Getzville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14068 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 20, 2000. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Getzville, NY area (ZIP 14068). 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 →