Medford, NY (ZIP 11763) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $955K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Medford has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Medford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Medford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medford was EF1 Tornado on Nov 13, 2021, which caused $900K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11763 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medford, NY, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Medford (ZIP 11763) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Medford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11763 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 13, 2021. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $955K in property damage in the Medford, NY area (ZIP 11763). 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 →