Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 11050 in Port Washington, NY. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. Across all recorded events, 16 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Port Washington is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 47% 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 $140.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
Port Washington has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Port Washington has experienced 7 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Port Washington has experienced 4 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2013.
Port Washington has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 6, 2007.
Port Washington has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Washington 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 11050 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Washington, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140.5K in property damage.
Yes, Port Washington (ZIP 11050) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Port Washington has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $135K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11050 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 $24.3M in property damage in the Port Washington, NY area (ZIP 11050). 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 →