Onondaga, NY (ZIP 13215) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (37 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2007.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Onondaga has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Onondaga has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Onondaga was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($935K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13215 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (17 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Onondaga, NY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Onondaga (ZIP 13215) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13215 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Onondaga, NY area (ZIP 13215). 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 →