Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Ava, NY area (ZIP 13303). These include 58 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 20 (34%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Ava has experienced 8 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Ava has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Ava has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ava was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $4M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13303 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (58 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (15 events), extreme cold events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ava, NY, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.1M in property damage.
Yes, Ava (ZIP 13303) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $302K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Ava has 6 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 $26.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13303 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.3M in property damage in the Ava, NY area (ZIP 13303). 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 →