Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Rochester, NY area (ZIP 14623). These include 64 blizzards, 25 floods, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
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 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (48%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 3, 2025.
Rochester has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 1998.
Rochester 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.
Rochester has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 1981.
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 5, 2003), causing $1.1M in damages. Flood on Apr 1, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14623 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (64 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester, NY, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Rochester (ZIP 14623) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
Rochester has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14623 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 $28.3M in property damage in the Rochester, NY area (ZIP 14623). 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 →