Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 13740 in Bovina Center, NY. These include 20 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Bovina Center is blizzards, with 20 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Bovina Center 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.
Bovina Center has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bovina Center was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13740 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (20 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bovina Center, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $926K in property damage.
Yes, Bovina Center (ZIP 13740) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Bovina Center has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13740 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Bovina Center, NY area (ZIP 13740). 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 →