Forestport, NY (ZIP 13338) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 blizzards, 15 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Forestport is blizzards, with 33 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $483.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Forestport has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2013.
Forestport has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Forestport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Forestport has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 6, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forestport was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13338 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (33 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forestport, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $483.3K in property damage.
Yes, Forestport (ZIP 13338) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Forestport has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13338 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Forestport, NY area (ZIP 13338). 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 →