North Babylon, NY (ZIP 11703) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
North Babylon has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $38.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
North Babylon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
North Babylon 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.
North Babylon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Babylon was Flash Flood on Aug 13, 2014, which caused $35.2M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11703 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Babylon, NY, with 5 events documented.
Yes, North Babylon (ZIP 11703) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11703 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2014. This event caused $35.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the North Babylon, NY area (ZIP 11703). 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 →