ZIP code 12008, covering Alplaus, NY, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 8, 2022.
Alplaus has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $313K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
Alplaus has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alplaus was EF3 Tornado on Jun 24, 1960, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2008), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12008 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alplaus, NY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Alplaus (ZIP 12008) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 8, 2022.
Alplaus has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12008 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1960. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Alplaus, NY area (ZIP 12008). 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 →