Levittown, NY (ZIP 11756) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Levittown is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
Levittown 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.
Levittown 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.
Levittown 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.
Levittown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Levittown 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 11756 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (6 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 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Levittown, NY, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Levittown (ZIP 11756) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
Levittown 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11756 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 $17.2M in property damage in the Levittown, NY area (ZIP 11756). 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 →