Walton, New York
17 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1923 and the latest in 1985. It stands in Walton town. It lies in ZIP code area 13856. It stands on East Brook. The Survey maps it on the Walton West quadrangle. 2,885 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,207 feet above sea level.
Then and now
1923 to 1985The same ground, surveyed 62 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.


On record in Walton
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 6 records
Christ Episcopal Churchlisted 1999
First Congregational Church of Waltonlisted 2015
Gardiner Place Historic Districtlisted 1984
Second Walton Armory (Thrity-third Separate Company)listed 2016
US Post Office-Waltonlisted 1989
Walton Grange #1454-Former Armorylisted 1998
Population over time
2 figuresWalton fell from 3,088 to 2,885 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,088 | |
| 2020 | 2,885 | -203 (-7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 17 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1923 USGS Walton quadrangle1:48000
- 1923 USGS Walton quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1925 USGS Walton quadrangle1:62500, 5 printings
- 1948 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000
- 1950 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000
- 1963 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000
- 1965 USGS Walton West quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1985 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
54 since 2002Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 54 fires within 5 miles of Walton between 2002 and 2019, burning about 49 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 6 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 31 |
| Debris and open burning | 9 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 6 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 27 September 2015 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 14 September 2003 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 9 August 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 August 2005 | Smoking | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 6 August 2002 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 24 August 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 24 August 2003 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Walton: 1 producer. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins Bank | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
43 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Walton in 43 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 24 thunderstorm wind, 10 hail, 4 flood, 4 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2006 | Flood | Walton | $10,000,000 | no account filed |
| September 2011 | Flood | Walton | $2,000,000 | Moderate flooding occurred along the West Branch Delaware River near Walton, NY. The river gauge located near Walton recorded at crest of 14.40 feet at 6:00 AM on September 8, 2011. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $500,000 | Very intense winds from a thunderstorm caused significant straight-line wind damage along the Route 10 corridor from Walton to Delhi. Most of the damage in this corridor resulted from estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph. The hardest hit area was near Delhi on Back River Road near a 4H camp where hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted in a half mile wide long path and one quarter mile wide width. At the 4-H camp Shankitunk, four cabins were crushed by falling trees. Fortunately, nobody was injured as camp officials heeded warnings and moved everyone to safe shelter. Winds in this area were estimated between 80 and 90 mph. There was also significant straight-line wind damage up to 70 mph close to Walton a East River Road where numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off. In Walton, a roof was torn off a building. The metal roof pieces fell onto wires and Route 10. The Village of Delhi also had many large trees uprooted or snapped off, some of which landed on homes, buildings, and cars. On Route 10 in Delhi, a greenhouse was lifted and tossed onto the roof a barn. 10,000 electric customers lost power, many for more than 24 hours. In Hancock a state of emergency was declared due to fallen trees and wires. 14 houses were damaged. |
| June 2017 | Flash Flood | Walton | $25,000 | Flood water was rapidly rising over several locations along County Route 21 near Plymouth Church. |
| May 2011 | Flash Flood | Walton | $25,000 | Several roads were affected by flooding. Water covered the southbound lanes of Route 10 just south of Walton. In Sidney Center, Route 35 was closed, and route 27 between Trout Creek and Sidney Center was closed. Depot Street was completely underwater. In Youngs, people were evacuated near Carrs Creek. |
| December 2020 | Flood | Walton | $20,000 | The West Branch Delaware River at Walton exceeded Moderate flood stage and crested at 14.14 feet on December 25th at 4:30 PM. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $20,000 | no account filed |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $15,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and poles throughout Walton. A few trees landed on houses. The local fire department was blocked by downed poles. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds brought down trees across a street. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds brought down trees and wires in the Walton area. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds brought down trees and wires on East River Road and on Holiday Street. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $10,000 | A thunderstorm moved across the region and became severe. This thunderstorm resulted in numerous trees being uprooted and snapped. |
| November 2006 | Flash Flood | Walton | $10,000 | Route 206 flooded and closed south of Walton. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew trees and wires down in Walton and Delhi. In Walton, a roof came off a building landing on Highway 10. Trees fell down on Arbor Hill Road south of Delhi and on County Highway 10 north of Delancey. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Walton | $5,000 | Flooding from East Brook was affecting county road CR-22. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and wires in Walton. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $5,000 | Trees were blown down in Walton. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $5,000 | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $3,000 | Trees were blown down in several locations across Delaware county. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $2,500 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires on a road. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds brought down a couple of trees. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $2,000 | Trees were blown down in Walton and Delhi. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $2,000 | no account filed |
| March 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $1,500 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a house. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $1,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree, blocking a road. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | $1,000 | Trees down. |
| June 2002 | Lightning | Walton | $1,000 | Lightning hit a house doing some damage. |
| March 2008 | Flood | Walton | - | Bridge Street in the Town of Colchester was closed due to water over the roadway. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | - | Numerous trees were blown down in and around the city of Walton. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | - | Numerous trees were blown down in and around the city of Walton. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | - | Several trees were blown down. |
| April 2004 | Hail | Walton | - | Half dollar sized hail. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walton | - | Tree down from thunderstorm winds. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| May 2012 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| August 2011 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| May 2009 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| September 2006 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Hail | Walton | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinesville | 2.1 miles | 17 | |
| Colchester | 2.8 miles | 17 | |
| Beerston | 3.5 miles | 17 | |
| Loomis | 5.3 miles | 17 | |
| Cleaver | 5.7 miles | 17 | |
| Northfield | 6.2 miles | 17 | |
| Hawleys | 6.2 miles | 17 | |
| Rock Rift | 6.3 miles | 18 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Walton | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q3453029 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 970747. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.








