ZIP code 14522, covering Palmyra, NY, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% 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 hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Palmyra has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Palmyra 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.
Palmyra has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 1996.
Palmyra 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 Palmyra was Ice Storm on Apr 5, 2003, which caused $3.6M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14522 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, NY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 14522) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Palmyra has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14522 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 $12M in property damage in the Palmyra, NY area (ZIP 14522). 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 →