Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11220) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brooklyn is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Brooklyn has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Brooklyn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 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 EF1 Tornado (Jul 7, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11220 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn, NY, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 11220) has 11 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 3 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 Aug 8, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11220 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 $60.4M in property damage in the Brooklyn, NY area (ZIP 11220). 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 →