Moriches, NY (ZIP 11955) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $900K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Moriches has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Moriches has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moriches was EF1 Tornado on Nov 13, 2021, which caused $900K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11955 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moriches, NY, with 4 events documented.
Moriches 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11955 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 13, 2021. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $900K in property damage in the Moriches, NY area (ZIP 11955). 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 →