Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 11418 in Richmond Hill, NY. These include 10 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 59 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 6 (60%) 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. 19 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Richmond Hill has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Richmond Hill 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.
Richmond Hill has experienced 6 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.
Richmond Hill 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.
Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill was EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010, which caused $17.2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 19, 1996), causing $3M 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 11418 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond Hill, NY, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Richmond Hill (ZIP 11418) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Richmond Hill 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 11418 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 $22.2M in property damage in the Richmond Hill, NY area (ZIP 11418). 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 →