Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Corning, NY area (ZIP 14830). These include 36 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Corning is floods, with 36 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (50%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Corning has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Corning has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Corning has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corning was EF1 Tornado on Jul 26, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($825K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14830 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corning, NY, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Corning (ZIP 14830) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Corning has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14830 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 26, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Corning, NY area (ZIP 14830). 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 →