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04940 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (04940)

Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 04940 in this area, . These include 13 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.9M.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2013.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2023), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on Dec 18, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (04940)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04940 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04940?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 04940 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 04940) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04940 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $49M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04940?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.9M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 04940). 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 →

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