Waverly, NY (ZIP 14892) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 43 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (44%) 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 $41.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Waverly has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Waverly 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.
Waverly has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $15.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14892 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, NY, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.2M in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 14892) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Waverly has 5 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14892 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52M in property damage in the Waverly, NY area (ZIP 14892). 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 →