West Hempstead, NY (ZIP 11552) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Hempstead is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
West Hempstead has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2011.
West Hempstead 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.
West Hempstead has experienced 4 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.
West Hempstead 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.
West Hempstead has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Hempstead was Flash Flood on Oct 14, 2005, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11552 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Hempstead, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $116K in property damage.
Yes, West Hempstead (ZIP 11552) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2011.
West Hempstead has 1 recorded tornado event 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 11552 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 14, 2005. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the West Hempstead, NY area (ZIP 11552). 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 →