Lockwood, NY (ZIP 14859) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Lockwood is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (50%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2020.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Lockwood has experienced 5 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2014.
Lockwood 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.
Lockwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lockwood was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14859 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lockwood, NY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lockwood (ZIP 14859) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2020.
Lockwood has 5 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14859 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Lockwood, NY area (ZIP 14859). 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 →