Ames, NY (ZIP 13317) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ames is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $308K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2007.
Ames has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
Ames has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ames was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 10, 1989), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13317 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ames, NY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.9M in property damage.
Yes, Ames (ZIP 13317) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Ames has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13317 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.4M in property damage in the Ames, NY area (ZIP 13317). 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 →