Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 11740 in Greenlawn, NY. These include 4 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 4 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Greenlawn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Greenlawn 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.
Greenlawn has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 19, 1996.
Greenlawn 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 Greenlawn was Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Aug 1, 2006).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11740 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenlawn, NY, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Greenlawn (ZIP 11740) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11740 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 $3M in property damage in the Greenlawn, NY area (ZIP 11740). 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 →