ZIP code 14846, covering Hunt, NY, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 130 blizzards, 15 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (130 total). Of these, 32 (25%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
Hunt has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Hunt has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 11, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hunt was Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 17, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 26, 2001), causing $1M in damages. Lake-Effect Snow on Nov 19, 2014 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14846 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hunt, NY, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hunt (ZIP 14846) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14846 was Lake-Effect Snow, which occurred on Nov 17, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Hunt, NY area (ZIP 14846). 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 →