Lawtons, NY (ZIP 14091) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 36 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 50 recorded incidents (52% 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 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (53%) 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 $67.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2019.
Lawtons 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.
Lawtons has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawtons 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 14091 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (36 events), hailstorms (8 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawtons, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lawtons (ZIP 14091) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2019.
Lawtons has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14091 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 $102.5M in property damage in the Lawtons, NY area (ZIP 14091). 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 →