ZIP code 11956 in New Suffolk, NY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 severe wind events, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for New Suffolk is tornadoes, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1999.
New Suffolk has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2008.
New Suffolk has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Suffolk was EF2 Tornado on Aug 8, 1999, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11956 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Suffolk, NY, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
New Suffolk has 3 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11956 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 8, 1999. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the New Suffolk, NY area (ZIP 11956). 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 →