Port Byron, NY (ZIP 13140) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 116 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 116 recorded incidents (75% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 28 (24%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $597K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Port Byron has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Port Byron has experienced 4 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2011.
Port Byron has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Byron was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13140 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (116 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Byron, NY, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Port Byron (ZIP 13140) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Port Byron has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13140 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 $11.6M in property damage in the Port Byron, NY area (ZIP 13140). 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 →