ZIP code 13679, covering Redwood, NY, has 177 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 160 blizzards, 8 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Redwood is blizzards, with 160 recorded events making up 90% 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.
Redwood has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Redwood has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Redwood 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.
Redwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1986.
Redwood 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 Redwood was Ice Storm on Jan 8, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 9, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 27, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13679 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (160 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redwood, NY, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Redwood (ZIP 13679) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Redwood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13679 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 $25.2M in property damage in the Redwood, NY area (ZIP 13679). 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 →