ZIP code 14468, covering Hilton, NY, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 86 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (76% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 31 (36%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
Hilton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2019.
Hilton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $517K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilton was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $13.5M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (May 20, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Blizzard on Mar 4, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14468 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (86 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilton, NY, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hilton (ZIP 14468) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14468 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $13.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.8M in property damage in the Hilton, NY area (ZIP 14468). 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 →