ZIP code 14801, covering Addison, NY, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 12 blizzards, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Addison is floods, with 38 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (29%) 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 $61.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $983K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2011.
Addison has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Addison has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $177K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Addison has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Addison was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2024, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2021), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14801 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Addison, NY, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61.9M in property damage.
Yes, Addison (ZIP 14801) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Addison has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $177K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14801 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2024. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.6M in property damage in the Addison, NY area (ZIP 14801). 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 →