Spencer, NY (ZIP 14883) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 34 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (70%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $619.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Spencer 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.
Spencer has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Spencer has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14883 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, NY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 14883) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Spencer has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $210K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14883 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.1M in property damage in the Spencer, NY area (ZIP 14883). 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 →