Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Lima, NY area (ZIP 14485). These include 59 blizzards, 17 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (59 total). 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.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Lima has experienced 10 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.
Lima 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.
Lima has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Lima has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lima 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14485 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lima, NY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lima (ZIP 14485) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Lima has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14485 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Lima, NY area (ZIP 14485). 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 →