Silver Creek, NY (ZIP 14136) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 208 natural disaster events on record. These include 167 blizzards, 28 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (167 total). Of these, 39 (23%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Silver Creek has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Silver Creek has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 10, 2010.
Silver Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Silver Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silver Creek was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 21, 2000), causing $10M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Oct 31, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14136 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (167 events), floods (28 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver Creek, NY, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Silver Creek (ZIP 14136) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Silver Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14136 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.3M in property damage in the Silver Creek, NY area (ZIP 14136). 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 →