Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 13470 in Stratford, NY. These include 17 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Stratford is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $361.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2003.
Stratford has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2019.
Stratford has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Stratford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 1986.
Stratford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stratford was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13470 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stratford, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $361.3K in property damage.
Yes, Stratford (ZIP 13470) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Stratford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13470 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Stratford, NY area (ZIP 13470). 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 →