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14424 Canandaigua, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Canandaigua, NY (14424)

Canandaigua, NY (ZIP 14424) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 blizzards, 28 floods, and 21 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

❄️ Blizzards — Most Frequent Hazard

With 59 recorded incidents (51% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 17 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.

🌊 Floods

There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (57%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Canandaigua has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Canandaigua 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

Canandaigua has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Canandaigua was Ice Storm on Apr 5, 2003, which caused $3.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Canandaigua, NY (14424)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14424 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), floods (28 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 14424?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canandaigua, NY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 14424 (Canandaigua) prone to flooding?

Yes, Canandaigua (ZIP 14424) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.

Has Canandaigua (14424) ever been hit by a tornado?

Canandaigua has 4 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 $170K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Canandaigua, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14424 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 5, 2003. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 14424?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Canandaigua, NY area (ZIP 14424). 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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