Bolivar, NY (ZIP 14715) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 blizzards, 15 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (55 total). 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2013.
Bolivar has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolivar 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 Dec 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14715 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (55 events), floods (15 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolivar, NY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bolivar (ZIP 14715) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Bolivar has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14715 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 $6M in property damage in the Bolivar, NY area (ZIP 14715). 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 →