Westtown, NY (ZIP 10998) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Westtown is blizzards, with 2 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Westtown has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2013.
Westtown 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.
Westtown has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1988.
Westtown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westtown was EF3 Tornado on Jul 14, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10998 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westtown, NY, with 2 events documented.
Westtown has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10998 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Westtown, NY area (ZIP 10998). 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 →