ZIP code 13796, covering Laurens, NY, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 floods, 17 blizzards, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $970K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Laurens has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 26, 2022.
Laurens has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Laurens has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurens was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13796 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurens, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $970K in property damage.
Yes, Laurens (ZIP 13796) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $970K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Laurens has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13796 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Laurens, NY area (ZIP 13796). 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 →