Highland Falls, NY (ZIP 10928) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Highland Falls is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
Highland Falls 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Highland Falls has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
Highland Falls has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highland Falls was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $3.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10928 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (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 Highland Falls, NY, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Highland Falls (ZIP 10928) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Highland Falls has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10928 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Highland Falls, NY area (ZIP 10928). 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 →