ZIP code 14873, covering Prattsburg, NY, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Prattsburg is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 26 (65%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Prattsburg has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2005.
Prattsburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Prattsburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prattsburg was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 14, 2015), causing $650K in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2015 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14873 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prattsburg, NY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Prattsburg (ZIP 14873) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Prattsburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14873 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Prattsburg, NY area (ZIP 14873). 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 →