Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Rochester, NY area (ZIP 14611). These include 86 blizzards, 26 floods, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (65% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 31 (36%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Rochester has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochester was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 6, 1998, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $13.5M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on May 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14611 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (86 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (15 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester, NY, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Rochester (ZIP 14611) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14611 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 6, 1998. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.3M in property damage in the Rochester, NY area (ZIP 14611). 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 →