Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 14722

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 14722, New York

Located in the Great Lakes region, ZIP 14722 serves the Chautauqua community. The humid continental climate of this part of New York — bringing cold winters, warm summers, and significant regional climate variation — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 14722's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.4/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Frequent lightning strikes from an active thunderstorm environment represent the top natural hazard risk, posing safety concerns and causing fire ignitions and power outages. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and wind.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 14722's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by lightning and coastal flood, as measured by FEMA across New York. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 14722 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for lightning and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.