Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Westernville, NY area (ZIP 13486). These include 58 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 8 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 20 (34%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Westernville has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2013.
Westernville has experienced 8 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Westernville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Westernville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $657.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2021.
Westernville has experienced 2 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 Apr 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westernville was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $3M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 17, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13486 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (58 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westernville, NY, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.1M in property damage.
Yes, Westernville (ZIP 13486) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $122K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Westernville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $657.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13486 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Westernville, NY area (ZIP 13486). 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 →