ZIP code 14525, covering Linwood, NY, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 blizzards, 12 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 80 recorded incidents (82% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (31%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $857K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2015.
Linwood has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Linwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linwood was Lake-Effect Snow on Oct 12, 2006, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 31, 2002), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 25, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14525 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (80 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linwood, NY, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Linwood (ZIP 14525) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $857K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14525 was Lake-Effect Snow, which occurred on Oct 12, 2006. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Linwood, NY area (ZIP 14525). 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 →