Federal records document 199 natural disaster events in the Franklinville, NY area (ZIP 14737). These include 164 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Franklinville is blizzards, with 164 recorded events making up 82% 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.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Franklinville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Franklinville 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.
Franklinville 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 Jul 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklinville 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 14737 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (164 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklinville, NY, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Franklinville (ZIP 14737) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Franklinville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14737 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 $18.8M in property damage in the Franklinville, NY area (ZIP 14737). 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 →