Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the West Charlton, NY area (ZIP 12010). These include 46 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for West Charlton is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 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 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
West Charlton has experienced 10 tornadoes 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 $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
West Charlton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Charlton was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12010 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Charlton, NY, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, West Charlton (ZIP 12010) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
West Charlton has 10 recorded tornado events 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12010 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the West Charlton, NY area (ZIP 12010). 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 →