Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Shortsville, NY area (ZIP 14548). These include 59 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Shortsville is blizzards, with 59 recorded events making up 69% 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.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Shortsville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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.
Shortsville 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.
Shortsville 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.
Shortsville 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 Shortsville 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 14548 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shortsville, NY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Shortsville (ZIP 14548) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Shortsville 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 14548 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Shortsville, NY area (ZIP 14548). 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 →