Bronx, NY (ZIP 10465) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Bronx is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Bronx has experienced 8 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 $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
Bronx has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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. 6 fatalities have 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 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bronx was EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010, which caused $17.2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $8M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10465 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bronx, NY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bronx (ZIP 10465) has 7 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 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10465 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2010. This event caused $17.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29M in property damage in the Bronx, NY area (ZIP 10465). 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 →