Government records show 278 natural disaster events affecting the Hastings, NY area (ZIP 13076) — a notably active disaster history. These include 249 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M.
With 249 recorded incidents (90% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 72 (29%) 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 $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Hastings 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Hastings has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2019.
Hastings has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 11, 2010.
Hastings has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hastings was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Lake-Effect Snow (Feb 2, 2007), causing $3M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on May 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13076 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (249 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hastings, NY, with 249 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hastings (ZIP 13076) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Hastings has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13076 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.9M in property damage in the Hastings, NY area (ZIP 13076). 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 →