Waterport, NY (ZIP 14571) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Waterport is blizzards, with 65 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (26%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Waterport has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2019.
Waterport has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2019.
Waterport has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterport was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (May 20, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 31, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14571 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (65 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterport, NY, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Waterport (ZIP 14571) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2019.
Waterport has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14571 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Waterport, NY area (ZIP 14571). 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 →