Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 10464 in Bronx, NY. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. Across all recorded events, 16 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 20 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Bronx has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Bronx has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bronx has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2013.
Bronx 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 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 6, 2007.
Bronx has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bronx was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 7, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10464 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bronx, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Bronx (ZIP 10464) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bronx has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10464 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.7M in property damage in the Bronx, NY area (ZIP 10464). 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 →