Shrub Oak, NY (ZIP 10588) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 1 blizzard, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $270K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 14 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
Shrub Oak 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.
Shrub Oak 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.
Shrub Oak has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 1971.
Shrub Oak has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shrub Oak was EF2 Tornado on Jul 29, 1971, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10588 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shrub Oak, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Shrub Oak (ZIP 10588) 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.
Shrub Oak has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10588 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 29, 1971. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $270K in property damage in the Shrub Oak, NY area (ZIP 10588). 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 →