Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11222) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $138M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $120.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn has experienced 1 tornado 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 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. EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010 also caused significant damage ($17.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11222 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.4M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 11222) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.4M 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. 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 11222 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 $138M in property damage in the Brooklyn, NY area (ZIP 11222). 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 →