Federal records document 142 natural disaster events in the Kirkwood, NY area (ZIP 13795). These include 78 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 19 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $242.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (78 total). Of these, 38 (49%) 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 $220.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Kirkwood 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.
Kirkwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirkwood was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $170M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 3, 2025), causing $20M 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 13795 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (78 events), hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (19 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirkwood, NY, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $220.6M in property damage.
Yes, Kirkwood (ZIP 13795) has 78 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Kirkwood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13795 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $170M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $242.1M in property damage in the Kirkwood, NY area (ZIP 13795). 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 →