ZIP code 14504, covering Manchester, NY, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Manchester is blizzards, with 59 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Manchester has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Manchester has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
Manchester 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 Manchester 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 14504 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, NY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 14504) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14504 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 $8.3M in property damage in the Manchester, NY area (ZIP 14504). 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 →