Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Sterling, NY area (ZIP 13156). These include 98 blizzards, 12 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M.
With 98 recorded incidents (81% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 29 (30%) 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 $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on May 17, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13156 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (98 events), floods (12 events), and hailstorms (11 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, NY, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 13156) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13156 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Sterling, NY area (ZIP 13156). 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 →