New York, NY (ZIP 10128) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.6M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 18 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
New York has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $120.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
New York has experienced 6 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.
New York has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 1976.
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 10128 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New York, NY, with 18 events documented.
Yes, New York (ZIP 10128) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10128 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 $120.6M in property damage in the New York, NY area (ZIP 10128). 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 →