Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 11793 in Wantagh, NY. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Wantagh 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.
Wantagh 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
Wantagh 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.
Wantagh 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.
Wantagh 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 Wantagh was Coastal Flood on Oct 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages. 82 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11793 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 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 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wantagh, NY, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Wantagh (ZIP 11793) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
Wantagh 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 11793 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 $5.5M in property damage in the Wantagh, NY area (ZIP 11793). 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 →