Barton, NY (ZIP 13734) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 floods, 32 hailstorms, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $470.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 28 (52%) 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 $461.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $619.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Barton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Barton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Barton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barton was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $309M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $70M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13734 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (54 events), hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barton, NY, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $461.6M in property damage.
Yes, Barton (ZIP 13734) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $461.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Barton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13734 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $309M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $470.7M in property damage in the Barton, NY area (ZIP 13734). 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 →