Government records show 217 natural disaster events affecting the Lakewood, NY area (ZIP 14750) — a notably active disaster history. These include 167 blizzards, 30 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 167 recorded incidents (77% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (67%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Lakewood has experienced 3 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
Lakewood has experienced 3 severe wind events 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Lakewood 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakewood was Heavy Snow on Nov 21, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Oct 31, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14750 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (167 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakewood, NY, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lakewood (ZIP 14750) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Lakewood has 3 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14750 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 $27.6M in property damage in the Lakewood, NY area (ZIP 14750). 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 →