New York, NY (ZIP 10009) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.2M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for New York is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $120.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
New York has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $346K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for New York was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $60M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10009 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (16 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New York, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.8M in property damage.
Yes, New York (ZIP 10009) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10009 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.2M in property damage in the New York, NY area (ZIP 10009). 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 →