Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Otego, NY area (ZIP 13825). These include 33 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (45%) 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 $61.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% 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.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
Otego 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.
Otego has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2017.
Otego has experienced 2 tornadoes 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Otego was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $58M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), 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 13825 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (17 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otego, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61.9M in property damage.
Yes, Otego (ZIP 13825) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Otego has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13825 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 $64.7M in property damage in the Otego, NY area (ZIP 13825). 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 →