Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 10996 in West Point, NY. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for West Point is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2012.
West Point has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Point has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Point was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $3.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 10996 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Point, NY, with 6 events documented.
Yes, West Point (ZIP 10996) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 10996 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the West Point, NY area (ZIP 10996). 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 →