Baldwin, NY (ZIP 11510) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Baldwin is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Baldwin has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2022.
Baldwin has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2011.
Baldwin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
Baldwin has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 20, 2013.
Baldwin 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 Baldwin was Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages. 82 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11510 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baldwin, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Baldwin (ZIP 11510) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2011.
Baldwin 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 11510 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 $6.2M in property damage in the Baldwin, NY area (ZIP 11510). 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 →