Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 11104 in Sunnyside, NY. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sunnyside is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Sunnyside has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $120.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Sunnyside has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $346K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Sunnyside has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunnyside was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $60M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010 also caused significant damage ($17.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11104 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunnyside, NY, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Sunnyside (ZIP 11104) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Sunnyside has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11104 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137.8M in property damage in the Sunnyside, NY area (ZIP 11104). 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 →