Massena, NY (ZIP 13662) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
The dominant hazard type for Massena is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
Massena has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 Aug 9, 2024.
Massena has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 28, 2015.
Massena has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
Massena has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Massena was Flood on Apr 15, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13662 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Massena, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Massena (ZIP 13662) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Massena has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13662 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Massena, NY area (ZIP 13662). 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 →