Ripley, NY (ZIP 14775) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 206 natural disaster events on record. These include 167 blizzards, 19 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.7M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (167 total). 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 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (84%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Ripley 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 14, 2011.
Ripley 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.
Ripley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripley was Heavy Snow on Nov 21, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 2020), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14775 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (167 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripley, NY, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ripley (ZIP 14775) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Ripley 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 14, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14775 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 $37.7M in property damage in the Ripley, NY area (ZIP 14775). 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 →