Downsville, NY (ZIP 13755) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 floods, 20 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 17 (71%) 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 $67.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. 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.
Downsville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2014.
Downsville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Downsville 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.
Downsville 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 26, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Downsville was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2007, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2008 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13755 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), blizzards (20 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downsville, NY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67.3M in property damage.
Yes, Downsville (ZIP 13755) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Downsville 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 26, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13755 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2007. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.1M in property damage in the Downsville, NY area (ZIP 13755). 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 →