Red Creek, NY (ZIP 13143) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $633K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Red Creek has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Red Creek has experienced 2 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 $2.6M 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 Red Creek was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $525K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13143 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Creek, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $633K in property damage.
Yes, Red Creek (ZIP 13143) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Red Creek has 2 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13143 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Red Creek, NY area (ZIP 13143). 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 →