ZIP code 14870, covering Painted Post, NY, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Painted Post is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (37%) 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 $1.7M 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 16% 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.
Painted Post has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $377K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Painted Post 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.
Painted Post has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $138.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Painted Post 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 14870 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Painted Post, NY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Painted Post (ZIP 14870) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Painted Post has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $377K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14870 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Painted Post, NY area (ZIP 14870). 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 →