Medina, NY (ZIP 14103) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 80 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 80 recorded incidents (77% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2019.
Medina has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $647K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
Medina has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Medina has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medina was 1.2" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was Lake-Effect Snow (Oct 12, 2006), causing $3M 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 14103 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (80 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medina, NY, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Medina (ZIP 14103) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $647K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
Medina has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14103 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2008. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Medina, NY area (ZIP 14103). 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 →