Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 11779 in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $680K.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Ronkonkoma is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Lake Ronkonkoma has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Lake Ronkonkoma has experienced 4 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.
Lake Ronkonkoma has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Ronkonkoma was Flash Flood on Aug 19, 2024, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11779 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Lake Ronkonkoma (ZIP 11779) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $655K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Lake Ronkonkoma has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11779 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 19, 2024. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $680K in property damage in the Lake Ronkonkoma, NY area (ZIP 11779). 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 →