West Winfield, NY (ZIP 13491) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $809K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
West Winfield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
West Winfield 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.
West Winfield has experienced 4 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 West Winfield was EF1 Tornado on Aug 28, 1990, 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 13491 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Winfield, NY, with 24 events documented.
Yes, West Winfield (ZIP 13491) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $809K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
West Winfield has 4 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 13491 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1990. 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 $5.1M in property damage in the West Winfield, NY area (ZIP 13491). 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 →