Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 12017 in Austerlitz, NY. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Austerlitz has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
Austerlitz has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Austerlitz has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austerlitz was EF4 Tornado on Aug 28, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 3, 1997), causing $570K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12017 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austerlitz, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Yes, Austerlitz (ZIP 12017) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2025.
Austerlitz has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12017 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Austerlitz, NY area (ZIP 12017). 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 →