Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 10606 in White Plains, NY. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
White Plains has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
White Plains has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2009.
White Plains has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Plains was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 2006, which caused $10.1M 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 10606 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Plains, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, White Plains (ZIP 10606) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
White Plains 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10606 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 2006. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the White Plains, NY area (ZIP 10606). 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 →