ZIP code 14843, covering Hornell, NY, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (57% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 17 (45%) 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 $36.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Hornell 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.
Hornell has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hornell was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2024, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14843 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hornell, NY, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.7M in property damage.
Yes, Hornell (ZIP 14843) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Hornell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14843 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 $37.8M in property damage in the Hornell, NY area (ZIP 14843). 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 →