Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 10918 in Chester, NY. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Chester has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Chester has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2012.
Chester has experienced 2 floods on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Chester 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 Jul 22, 2011.
Chester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 29, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10918 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, NY, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 10918) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Chester 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10918 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Chester, NY area (ZIP 10918). 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 →