Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 13489 in West Leyden, NY. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M.
The dominant hazard type for West Leyden is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
West Leyden has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
West Leyden has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Leyden was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 7, 2023), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13489 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Leyden, NY, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, West Leyden (ZIP 13489) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
West Leyden has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13489 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the West Leyden, NY area (ZIP 13489). 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 →