Dobbs Ferry, NY (ZIP 10522) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 extreme heat events, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Dobbs Ferry 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.
Dobbs Ferry has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $356.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2008.
Dobbs Ferry has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Dobbs Ferry 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.
Dobbs Ferry has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dobbs Ferry was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 2006, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10522 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dobbs Ferry, NY, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Dobbs Ferry (ZIP 10522) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Dobbs Ferry has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10522 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 2006. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Dobbs Ferry, NY area (ZIP 10522). 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 →