ZIP code 14891, covering Watkins Glen, NY, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Watkins Glen is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Watkins Glen has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2014.
Watkins Glen 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.
Watkins Glen has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $488.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watkins Glen 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 14891 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watkins Glen, NY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Watkins Glen (ZIP 14891) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Watkins Glen has 4 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14891 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 $12M in property damage in the Watkins Glen, NY area (ZIP 14891). 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 →