With 295 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 13126 in Oswego, NY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 249 blizzards, 24 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.9M.
With 249 recorded incidents (84% 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 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Oswego has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2019.
Oswego has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 1986.
Oswego 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oswego 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. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13126 has experienced 295 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (249 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oswego, NY, with 249 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.9M in property damage.
Yes, Oswego (ZIP 13126) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Oswego has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13126 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 $21.9M in property damage in the Oswego, NY area (ZIP 13126). 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 →