Rock Stream, NY (ZIP 14878) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
Rock Stream has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Rock Stream 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.
Rock Stream has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2014.
Rock Stream has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Stream was Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2015, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 14, 2015), causing $2.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14878 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Stream, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Rock Stream (ZIP 14878) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Rock Stream has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14878 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 14, 2015. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Rock Stream, NY area (ZIP 14878). 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 →