Federal records document 150 natural disaster events in the Varysburg, NY area (ZIP 14167). These include 130 blizzards, 10 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (130 total). Of these, 32 (25%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Varysburg has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Varysburg has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Varysburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Varysburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 11, 2010.
Varysburg has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 13, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Varysburg was Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 17, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 26, 2001), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14167 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Varysburg, NY, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Varysburg (ZIP 14167) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Varysburg has 3 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14167 was Lake-Effect Snow, which occurred on Nov 17, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Varysburg, NY area (ZIP 14167). 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 →