South Kortright, NY (ZIP 13842) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 20 blizzards, 11 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for South Kortright is blizzards, with 20 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $926K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
South Kortright has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
South Kortright has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Kortright was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13842 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (20 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Kortright, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $926K in property damage.
Yes, South Kortright (ZIP 13842) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13842 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. 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 South Kortright, NY area (ZIP 13842). 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 →