Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Wayland, NY area (ZIP 14572). These include 64 blizzards, 29 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 19 (30%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (52%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2014.
Wayland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2022.
Wayland 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.
Wayland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wayland was Ice Storm on Apr 5, 2003, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 26, 2011), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14572 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (64 events), floods (29 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayland, NY, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wayland (ZIP 14572) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Wayland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $315K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14572 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 5, 2003. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Wayland, NY area (ZIP 14572). 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 →