Lindley, NY (ZIP 14858) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lindley is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2013.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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.
Lindley 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.
Lindley has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Lindley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lindley was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2021, which caused $825K 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 14858 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindley, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lindley (ZIP 14858) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Lindley has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $202K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14858 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2021. This event caused $825K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Lindley, NY area (ZIP 14858). 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 →