Owego, NY (ZIP 13827) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 floods, 43 hailstorms, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $689.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (76 total). Of these, 47 (62%) 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 $683.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $619.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Owego has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
Owego 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.
Owego 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 Jul 7, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Owego was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $309M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $160M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($70M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13827 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (76 events), hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Owego, NY, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $683.2M in property damage.
Yes, Owego (ZIP 13827) has 76 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $683.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Owego has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13827 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $309M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $689.6M in property damage in the Owego, NY area (ZIP 13827). 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 →