White Plains, NY (ZIP 10605) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for White Plains is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. 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.
White Plains has experienced 6 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.
White Plains 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
White Plains has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 1985.
White Plains has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Plains was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $5.1M 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 10605 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Plains, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, White Plains (ZIP 10605) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
White Plains has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10605 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the White Plains, NY area (ZIP 10605). 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 →