Federal records document 171 natural disaster events in the Cape Vincent, NY area (ZIP 13618). These include 160 blizzards, 6 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 160 recorded incidents (94% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Cape Vincent has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Cape Vincent 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.
Cape Vincent has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Cape Vincent has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cape Vincent 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 13618 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (160 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cape Vincent, NY, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Cape Vincent (ZIP 13618) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13618 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 $21.4M in property damage in the Cape Vincent, NY area (ZIP 13618). 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 →