Rye, NY (ZIP 10580) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. Across all recorded events, 18 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (13 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.
Rye has experienced 8 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.
Rye 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.
Rye 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.
Rye 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.
Rye has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rye 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 10580 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rye, NY, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Rye (ZIP 10580) 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.
Rye has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10580 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 Rye, NY area (ZIP 10580). 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 →