this area, (ZIP 10988) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 2 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $112.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
this area has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2004.
this area has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2013.
this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
this area has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
this area has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 79 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 14, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10988 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 10988) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2004.
this area has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10988 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $112.8M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 10988). 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 →