Southold, NY (ZIP 11971) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Southold is hailstorms, with 2 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2003.
Southold has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 15, 2000.
Southold 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 Southold 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 11971 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southold, NY, with 2 events documented.
Southold 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 15, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11971 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 Southold, NY area (ZIP 11971). 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 →