Montauk, NY (ZIP 11954) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 7 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Montauk is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Montauk has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $181.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Montauk has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montauk was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $4.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11954 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montauk, NY, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Montauk (ZIP 11954) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11954 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $4.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Montauk, NY area (ZIP 11954). 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 →