Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 10983 in Tappan, NY. These include 20 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Tappan 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Tappan has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
Tappan has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tappan was EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 2006, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10983 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tappan, NY, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Tappan (ZIP 10983) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Tappan 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10983 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 2006. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Tappan, NY area (ZIP 10983). 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 →