ZIP code 13073, covering Groton, NY, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 15 blizzards, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (61%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $822.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Groton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $473K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Groton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groton was Heavy Snow on Jan 3, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 29, 2003), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13073 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groton, NY, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Groton (ZIP 13073) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13073 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 3, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Groton, NY area (ZIP 13073). 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 →