Scotchtown, NY (ZIP 10940) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Scotchtown has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Scotchtown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Scotchtown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
Scotchtown 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.
Scotchtown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotchtown was Flood on Sep 8, 2011, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 14, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 26, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10940 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotchtown, NY, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Yes, Scotchtown (ZIP 10940) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Scotchtown has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10940 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2011. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Scotchtown, NY area (ZIP 10940). 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 →