Hector, NY (ZIP 14841) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 13 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (13 total). 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.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Hector has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Hector has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2014.
Hector 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.
Hector has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hector was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 14, 2018), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14841 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hector, NY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hector (ZIP 14841) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Hector has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14841 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Hector, NY area (ZIP 14841). 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 →