Pelham, NY (ZIP 10803) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Pelham has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2009.
Pelham has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Pelham has experienced 4 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2013.
Pelham has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 6, 2007.
Pelham has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pelham was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 7, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10803 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pelham, NY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Pelham (ZIP 10803) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Pelham has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10803 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.7M in property damage in the Pelham, NY area (ZIP 10803). 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 →