Rego Park, NY (ZIP 11374) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $142.2M. These events have resulted in 59 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% 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 $123M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Rego Park has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $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.
Rego Park 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.
Rego Park 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.
Rego Park 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 Rego Park 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 11374 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (9 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 Rego Park, NY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Rego Park (ZIP 11374) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $123M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Rego Park 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 11374 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 $142.2M in property damage in the Rego Park, NY area (ZIP 11374). 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 →