Government records show 202 natural disaster events affecting the Great Valley, NY area (ZIP 14741) — a notably active disaster history. These include 164 blizzards, 18 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Great Valley is blizzards, with 164 recorded events making up 81% 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (72%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2010.
Great Valley has experienced 6 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Great Valley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Great Valley 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. EF1 Tornado on Jul 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14741 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (164 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Great Valley, NY, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Great Valley (ZIP 14741) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Great Valley has 6 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14741 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 $22.5M in property damage in the Great Valley, NY area (ZIP 14741). 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 →