Gilbertsville, NY (ZIP 13776) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 13 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Gilbertsville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2014.
Gilbertsville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Gilbertsville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Gilbertsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbertsville was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 26, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13776 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbertsville, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Gilbertsville (ZIP 13776) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Gilbertsville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13776 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Gilbertsville, NY area (ZIP 13776). 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 →