ZIP code 14861, covering Lowman, NY, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 34 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lowman is floods, with 35 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (40%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Lowman has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2014.
Lowman 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.
Lowman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowman was Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14861 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowman, NY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lowman (ZIP 14861) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
Lowman has 7 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14861 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 26, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Lowman, NY area (ZIP 14861). 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 →