ZIP code 11947 in Jamesport, NY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 4 events documented. These include 2 tornadoes, 1 flood, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jamesport is tornadoes, with 2 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1999.
Jamesport has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2005.
Jamesport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamesport was Flash Flood on Oct 14, 2005, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 8, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11947 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamesport, NY, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Jamesport (ZIP 11947) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2005.
Jamesport 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11947 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 $12.3M in property damage in the Jamesport, NY area (ZIP 11947). 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 →