Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 13731 in Andes, NY. These include 20 blizzards, 15 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $926K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Andes has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Andes has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Andes 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 Jun 21, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Andes was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13731 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (20 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Andes, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $926K in property damage.
Yes, Andes (ZIP 13731) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Andes 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 Jun 21, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13731 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Andes, NY area (ZIP 13731). 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 →