Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Greenwood, NY area (ZIP 14839). These include 33 floods, 12 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 11 (33%) 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 $93.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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.
Greenwood has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2017.
Greenwood 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.
Greenwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwood was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2024, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 9, 2024), causing $30M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14839 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $93.2M in property damage.
Yes, Greenwood (ZIP 14839) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $93.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Greenwood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14839 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2024. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $94.3M in property damage in the Greenwood, NY area (ZIP 14839). 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 →