With 202 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 14743 in Ischua, NY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 164 blizzards, 28 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 164 recorded incidents (81% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (61%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Ischua has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2013.
Ischua 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.
Ischua has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 1992.
Ischua has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 23, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ischua 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 14743 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (164 events), floods (28 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ischua, NY, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ischua (ZIP 14743) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Ischua has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14743 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 Ischua, NY area (ZIP 14743). 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 →