Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 10930 in Highland Mills, NY. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Highland Mills has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Highland Mills has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2012.
Highland Mills has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Highland Mills has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Highland Mills has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highland Mills was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10930 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland Mills, NY, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Highland Mills (ZIP 10930) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Highland Mills 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10930 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.3M in property damage in the Highland Mills, NY area (ZIP 10930). 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 →