ZIP code 14729, covering East Otto, NY, has 179 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 164 blizzards, 7 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M.
The dominant hazard type for East Otto is blizzards, with 164 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 39 (24%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
East Otto has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 Nov 5, 2017.
East Otto has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
East Otto has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
East Otto has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Otto was Heavy Snow on Nov 21, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 29, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14729 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (164 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Otto, NY, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, East Otto (ZIP 14729) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
East Otto has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14729 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the East Otto, NY area (ZIP 14729). 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 →