Lyons, NY (ZIP 14489) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M.
With 22 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $289K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Lyons has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyons was 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $3.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14489 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (11 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyons, NY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Lyons (ZIP 14489) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $289K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14489 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2008. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Lyons, NY area (ZIP 14489). 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 →