ZIP code 13439, covering Richfield Spring, NY, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 33 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $291K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
Richfield Spring has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Richfield Spring has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 26, 2022.
Richfield Spring has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield Spring was EF1 Tornado on Jul 5, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13439 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield Spring, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Richfield Spring (ZIP 13439) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $291K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Richfield Spring has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13439 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 5, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Richfield Spring, NY area (ZIP 13439). 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 →