Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11233) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.2M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (25%) 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. 14 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 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 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 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 1 blizzard on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
Brooklyn has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 5, 1985.
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. 85 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11233 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (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 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 11233) has 16 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 most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 5, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11233 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 $122.2M in property damage in the Brooklyn, NY area (ZIP 11233). 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 →