Harrison, NY (ZIP 10528) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. Across all recorded events, 18 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 13 recorded incidents (45% 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 Jun 6, 2023.
Harrison 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Harrison 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.
Harrison has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
Harrison 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.
Harrison has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrison was Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 7, 2009), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10528 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrison, NY, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Harrison (ZIP 10528) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Harrison has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10528 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Harrison, NY area (ZIP 10528). 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 →