ZIP code 14480, covering Lakeville, NY, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 blizzards, 14 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 19 (30%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $948K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 6, 2017.
Lakeville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Lakeville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Lakeville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeville was Ice Storm on Apr 5, 2003, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 4, 1999), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14480 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (64 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeville, NY, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lakeville (ZIP 14480) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $948K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14480 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 5, 2003. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Lakeville, NY area (ZIP 14480). 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 →