Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Horseheads, NY area (ZIP 14845). These include 50 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (47%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Horseheads has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2014.
Horseheads 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.
Horseheads has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horseheads was EF1 Tornado on Jul 26, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($575K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14845 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (34 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horseheads, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Horseheads (ZIP 14845) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
Horseheads has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14845 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 26, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Horseheads, NY area (ZIP 14845). 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 →