Stony Brook, NY (ZIP 11790) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $655K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Stony Brook has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Stony Brook has experienced 3 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.
Stony Brook has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stony Brook 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 11790 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stony Brook, NY, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Stony Brook (ZIP 11790) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $630K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Stony Brook has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11790 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 $655K in property damage in the Stony Brook, NY area (ZIP 11790). 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 →