Altamont, NY (ZIP 12009) has experienced 180 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 59 blizzards, and 44 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 66 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Blizzards account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 13 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2020.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Altamont has experienced 5 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 May 31, 2017.
Altamont has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Altamont has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altamont was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12009 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), blizzards (59 events), floods (44 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altamont, NY, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Altamont (ZIP 12009) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Altamont has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12009 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Altamont, NY area (ZIP 12009). 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 →