ZIP code 10506 in Bedford, NY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 3 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bedford is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bedford has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Bedford has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 1997.
Bedford 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
Bedford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
Bedford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bedford was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 12, 2006), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10506 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bedford, NY, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bedford (ZIP 10506) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bedford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10506 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Bedford, NY area (ZIP 10506). 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 →