ZIP code 11978 in Westhampton Beac, NY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 4 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Westhampton Beac has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Westhampton Beac has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 11978 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westhampton Beac, NY, with 4 events documented.
Westhampton Beac has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11978 was 79 mph Marine Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Nov 13, 2021. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →