Poland, NY (ZIP 13431) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 21 recorded incidents (51% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $2.7M 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 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Poland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Poland has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poland was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $572K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13431 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poland, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Poland (ZIP 13431) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Poland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13431 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2017. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Poland, NY area (ZIP 13431). 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 →