Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Waterville, NY area (ZIP 13480). These include 25 hailstorms, 22 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Waterville is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $886K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Waterville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Waterville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterville was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 28, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13480 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (22 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterville, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Waterville (ZIP 13480) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $886K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13480 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Waterville, NY area (ZIP 13480). 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 →