ZIP code 14840, covering Hammondsport, NY, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 34 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (41%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
Hammondsport 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.
Hammondsport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hammondsport was Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2015, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 14, 2015), causing $2.6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14840 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hammondsport, NY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hammondsport (ZIP 14840) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14840 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 14, 2015. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Hammondsport, NY area (ZIP 14840). 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 →