Berne, NY (ZIP 12023) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Berne has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Berne has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Berne has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2014.
Berne has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berne was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 14, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12023 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berne, NY, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Berne (ZIP 12023) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Berne has 3 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12023 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Berne, NY area (ZIP 12023). 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 →