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14728 Dewittville, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Dewittville, NY (14728)

With 207 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 14728 in Dewittville, NY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 167 blizzards, 22 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.

❄️ Blizzards — Most Frequent Hazard

With 167 recorded incidents (81% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 39 (23%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.

🌊 Floods

There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (91%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2021.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Dewittville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2020.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Dewittville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 10, 2010.

💨 Severe wind events

Dewittville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Dewittville was Heavy Snow on Nov 21, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (Oct 31, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Oct 27, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Dewittville, NY (14728)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14728 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (167 events), floods (22 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 14728?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewittville, NY, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 14728 (Dewittville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Dewittville (ZIP 14728) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2021.

Has Dewittville (14728) ever been hit by a tornado?

Dewittville has 3 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 $490K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Dewittville, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14728 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 21, 2000. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 14728?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.7M in property damage in the Dewittville, NY area (ZIP 14728). 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 →

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