Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Rochester, NY area (ZIP 14626). These include 86 blizzards, 21 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (68% 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2017.
Rochester has experienced 3 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 14626 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (86 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (16 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 68% 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 14626) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M 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 14626 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 $47.1M in property damage in the Rochester, NY area (ZIP 14626). 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 →