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14173 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (14173)

Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 14173). These include 130 blizzards, 8 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

❄️ Blizzards — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is blizzards, with 130 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. 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.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2011.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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. Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 19, 2014 also caused significant damage ($800K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (14173)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14173 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 88% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 14173?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 14173 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 14173) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14173 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 14173?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 14173). 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 →

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