Cato, NY (ZIP 13033) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 28 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $621K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Cato has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Cato has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cato was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13033 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cato, NY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $621K in property damage.
Yes, Cato (ZIP 13033) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Cato has 3 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13033 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Cato, NY area (ZIP 13033). 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 →