ZIP code 14744, covering Houghton, NY, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 blizzards, 10 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Houghton is blizzards, with 55 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (36%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
Houghton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Houghton has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
Houghton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Houghton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houghton was Heavy Snow on Nov 22, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2004 also caused significant damage ($630K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14744 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (55 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houghton, NY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Houghton (ZIP 14744) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Houghton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14744 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 22, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Houghton, NY area (ZIP 14744). 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 →