Purdys, NY (ZIP 10578) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 severe wind events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $95K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Purdys is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
Purdys has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Purdys has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
Purdys has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Purdys was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 15, 2018, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10578 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Purdys, NY, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Purdys (ZIP 10578) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10578 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 15, 2018. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95K in property damage in the Purdys, NY area (ZIP 10578). 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 →