Smithville, NY (ZIP 13605) has experienced 190 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 160 blizzards, 15 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Smithville is blizzards, with 160 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 42 (26%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Smithville has experienced 6 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 16, 2024.
Smithville has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2017.
Smithville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Smithville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithville was Ice Storm on Jan 8, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 27, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on May 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13605 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (160 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithville, NY, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Smithville (ZIP 13605) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Smithville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13605 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 8, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.2M in property damage in the Smithville, NY area (ZIP 13605). 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 →