Great Neck, NY (ZIP 11020) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. Across all recorded events, 7 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Great Neck is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Great Neck has experienced 4 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Great Neck has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 1997.
Great Neck 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 Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Great Neck was Flash Flood on Oct 14, 2005, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $8M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11020 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Great Neck, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121K in property damage.
Yes, Great Neck (ZIP 11020) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11020 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 14, 2005. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Great Neck, NY area (ZIP 11020). 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 →