Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Ransomville, NY area (ZIP 14131). These include 68 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (68 total). Of these, 20 (29%) 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 $8.7M 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 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Ransomville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ransomville was Lakeshore Flood on Nov 1, 2019, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 24, 2001), causing $2.3M in damages. Lake-Effect Snow on Oct 12, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14131 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (68 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (12 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ransomville, NY, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ransomville (ZIP 14131) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14131 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on Nov 1, 2019. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.1M in property damage in the Ransomville, NY area (ZIP 14131). 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 →