Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Wolcott, NY area (ZIP 14590). These include 98 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Wolcott is blizzards, with 98 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 29 (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 $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Wolcott has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wolcott was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $3.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14590 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (98 events), hailstorms (17 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolcott, NY, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wolcott (ZIP 14590) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14590 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Wolcott, NY area (ZIP 14590). 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 →