this area, (ZIP 05862) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 287 natural disaster events on record. These include 256 blizzards, 16 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is blizzards, with 256 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (7%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
this area has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
this area has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 30, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05862 has experienced 287 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (16 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 05862) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05862 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2024. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 05862). 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 →