ZIP code 14477, covering Kent, NY, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 blizzards, 7 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Kent is blizzards, with 65 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (26%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Kent has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Kent has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kent was Flood on May 17, 2019, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14477 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (65 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent, NY, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Kent (ZIP 14477) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14477 was Flood, which occurred on May 17, 2019. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Kent, NY area (ZIP 14477). 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 →