ZIP code 14519, covering Ontario, NY, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 blizzards, 8 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Ontario is blizzards, with 98 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 29 (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 $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Ontario has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Ontario has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2013.
Ontario has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2003.
Ontario has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ontario was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $3.5M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14519 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (98 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ontario, NY, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ontario (ZIP 14519) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Ontario has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14519 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.3M in property damage in the Ontario, NY area (ZIP 14519). 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 →