Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11217) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (57% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $120.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Brooklyn has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Brooklyn has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
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 Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $60M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11217 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 11217) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Brooklyn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11217 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 $120.2M in property damage in the Brooklyn, NY area (ZIP 11217). 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 →