Averill Park, NY (ZIP 12018) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $740.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2009.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (48%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Averill Park has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Averill Park has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Averill Park has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Averill Park was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12018 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 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 Averill Park, NY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Averill Park (ZIP 12018) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Averill Park has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12018 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Averill Park, NY area (ZIP 12018). 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 →