Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 13838 in Sidney, NY. These include 16 blizzards, 15 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sidney is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $59.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Sidney has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Sidney 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.
Sidney has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sidney 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. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13838 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sidney, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sidney (ZIP 13838) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $59.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13838 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 $62.6M in property damage in the Sidney, NY area (ZIP 13838). 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 →