Rock Glen, NY (ZIP 14550) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 blizzards, 12 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (130 total). Of these, 32 (25%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Rock Glen 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 Rock Glen was Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 17, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 26, 2001), causing $1M in damages. Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 19, 2014 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14550 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Glen, NY, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Rock Glen (ZIP 14550) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14550 was Lake-Effect Snow, which occurred on Nov 17, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Rock Glen, NY area (ZIP 14550). 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 →