Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Whitesboro, NY area (ZIP 13492). These include 48 hailstorms, 38 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Whitesboro is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (61%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Whitesboro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $685K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Whitesboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitesboro was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2017), causing $2.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13492 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (38 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitesboro, NY, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61K in property damage.
Yes, Whitesboro (ZIP 13492) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Whitesboro has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $685K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13492 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Whitesboro, NY area (ZIP 13492). 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 →