Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 11203 in Brooklyn, NY. These include 13 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.4M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brooklyn is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $60.2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Brooklyn has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Brooklyn has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2018.
Brooklyn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Brooklyn has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2012.
Brooklyn has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooklyn was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages. 79 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11203 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn, NY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 11203) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Brooklyn has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11203 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 $62.4M in property damage in the Brooklyn, NY area (ZIP 11203). 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 →