Cambria Heights, NY (ZIP 11411) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (11 total). 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 $119K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
Cambria Heights has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Cambria Heights has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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). 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2010.
Cambria Heights has experienced 3 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Cambria Heights 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.
Cambria Heights has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambria Heights was Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 7, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11411 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambria Heights, NY, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $119K in property damage.
Yes, Cambria Heights (ZIP 11411) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Cambria Heights has 2 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11411 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Cambria Heights, NY area (ZIP 11411). 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 →