Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Stafford, NY area (ZIP 14143). These include 80 blizzards, 20 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Stafford is blizzards, with 80 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 6, 2017.
Stafford has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2008.
Stafford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 1993.
Stafford has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stafford was 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $3.5M 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).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14143 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (80 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stafford, NY, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Stafford (ZIP 14143) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 6, 2017.
Stafford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14143 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2008. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Stafford, NY area (ZIP 14143). 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 →