Falconer, NY (ZIP 14733) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 219 natural disaster events on record. These include 167 blizzards, 33 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Falconer is blizzards, with 167 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (73%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Falconer has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Falconer has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
Falconer 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.
Falconer has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falconer 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14733 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (167 events), floods (33 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falconer, NY, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Falconer (ZIP 14733) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Falconer has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14733 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 $25.4M in property damage in the Falconer, NY area (ZIP 14733). 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 →