With 235 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 13312 in Glenfield, NY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 218 blizzards, 8 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Glenfield is blizzards, with 218 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 53 (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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Glenfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $413K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
Glenfield has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Glenfield has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 1997.
Glenfield has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Glenfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenfield was Heavy Snow on Dec 28, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 8, 1998), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13312 has experienced 235 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (218 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenfield, NY, with 218 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Glenfield (ZIP 13312) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $413K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13312 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 28, 2001. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Glenfield, NY area (ZIP 13312). 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 →