Shelter Island, NY (ZIP 11964) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (2 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2008.
Shelter Island has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 15, 2000.
Shelter Island has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelter Island was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2008, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11964 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelter Island, NY, with 2 events documented.
Shelter Island has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 15, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11964 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 2008. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the Shelter Island, NY area (ZIP 11964). 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 →