Mount Upton, NY (ZIP 13809) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 floods, 16 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Upton is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $60.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Mount Upton 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.
Mount Upton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
Mount Upton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Upton was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $58M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13809 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Upton, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.9M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Upton (ZIP 13809) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Mount Upton 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 13809 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $58M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.9M in property damage in the Mount Upton, NY area (ZIP 13809). 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 →