ZIP code 12866, covering Wilton, NY, has 163 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 28 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 103 injuries.
With 82 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (29%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $828.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2013.
Wilton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Wilton has experienced 6 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 $70.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Wilton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilton was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $10.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12866 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (35 events), blizzards (28 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilton, NY, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $117K in property damage.
Yes, Wilton (ZIP 12866) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Wilton has 6 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 $70.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12866 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.4M in property damage in the Wilton, NY area (ZIP 12866). 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 →