Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 10523 in Elmsford, NY. These include 14 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (14 total). 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 Jun 6, 2023.
Elmsford 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 $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.
Elmsford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
Elmsford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 1985.
Elmsford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmsford was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 2006, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $5.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 12, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10523 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmsford, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Elmsford (ZIP 10523) 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.
Elmsford has 3 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 $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10523 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 $17.3M in property damage in the Elmsford, NY area (ZIP 10523). 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 →