South Salem, NY (ZIP 10590) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $375K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for South Salem is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
South Salem has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
South Salem has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Salem was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1950, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10590 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Salem, NY, with 5 events documented.
South Salem 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10590 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1950. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $375K in property damage in the South Salem, NY area (ZIP 10590). 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 →