Ridge, NY (ZIP 11961) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $900.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Ridge has experienced 4 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 Ridge 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 11961 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events) and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridge, NY, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Ridge has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. 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 11961 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 $900.5K in property damage in the Ridge, NY area (ZIP 11961). 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 →