ZIP code 10597 in Waccabuc, NY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $325K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Waccabuc has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1968.
Waccabuc 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.
Waccabuc 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 Waccabuc 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 10597 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waccabuc, NY, with 3 events documented.
Waccabuc has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10597 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 $325K in property damage in the Waccabuc, NY area (ZIP 10597). 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 →