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14456 Geneva, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Geneva, NY (14456)

ZIP code 14456, covering Geneva, NY, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 29 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Geneva has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.

💨 Severe wind events

Geneva has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Geneva has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Geneva has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Geneva was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 27, 2011), causing $800K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Geneva, NY (14456)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14456 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 14456?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneva, NY, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $143K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 14456 (Geneva) prone to flooding?

Yes, Geneva (ZIP 14456) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.

Has Geneva (14456) ever been hit by a tornado?

Geneva 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 $520K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Geneva, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14456 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 14456?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Geneva, NY area (ZIP 14456). 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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