ZIP code 14714, covering Black Creek, NY, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 blizzards, 12 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Black Creek is blizzards, with 55 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Black Creek has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
Black Creek has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Black Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
Black Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Creek was Heavy Snow on Nov 22, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2004 also caused significant damage ($630K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14714 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (55 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Creek, NY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Black Creek (ZIP 14714) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Black Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14714 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 22, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Black Creek, NY area (ZIP 14714). 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 →