ZIP code 13862, covering Whitney Point, NY, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 floods, 34 hailstorms, and 19 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.6M.
With 50 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (50%) 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 $70.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Whitney Point 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.
Whitney Point has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitney Point was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13862 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (19 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitney Point, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70.1M in property damage.
Yes, Whitney Point (ZIP 13862) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13862 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.6M in property damage in the Whitney Point, NY area (ZIP 13862). 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 →