Chestnut Ridge, NY (ZIP 10977) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Chestnut Ridge has experienced 2 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 $45.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2010.
Chestnut Ridge has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Chestnut Ridge 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.
Chestnut Ridge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chestnut Ridge was Flood on Mar 13, 2010, which caused $45.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10977 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chestnut Ridge, NY, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Chestnut Ridge (ZIP 10977) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2010.
Chestnut Ridge 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10977 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2010. This event caused $45.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.5M in property damage in the Chestnut Ridge, NY area (ZIP 10977). 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 →