Government records show 239 natural disaster events affecting the Carthage, NY area (ZIP 13619) — a notably active disaster history. These include 218 blizzards, 14 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M.
With 218 recorded incidents (91% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 53 (24%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Carthage has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Carthage has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2019.
Carthage has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carthage was Heavy Snow on Dec 28, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 8, 1998), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13619 has experienced 239 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (218 events), floods (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carthage, NY, with 218 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Carthage (ZIP 13619) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13619 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 28, 2001. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Carthage, NY area (ZIP 13619). 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 →