Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 14842 in Himrod, NY. These include 18 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 14 (78%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
Himrod has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2005.
Himrod has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1978.
Himrod has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Himrod has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Himrod was Flash Flood on May 14, 2014, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 1954 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14842 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Himrod, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Himrod (ZIP 14842) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Himrod has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14842 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 14, 2014. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.6M in property damage in the Himrod, NY area (ZIP 14842). 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 →