Fresh Meadows, NY (ZIP 11365) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. These events have resulted in 59 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $143.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2012.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M 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.
Fresh Meadows has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 26 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2018.
Fresh Meadows has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 2007.
Fresh Meadows has experienced 2 tornadoes 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 Fresh Meadows was EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010, which caused $17.2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $8M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11365 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fresh Meadows, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $143.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fresh Meadows (ZIP 11365) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Fresh Meadows has 2 recorded tornado events 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 11365 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2010. This event caused $17.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Fresh Meadows, NY area (ZIP 11365). 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 →