Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 12028 in Buskirk, NY. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Buskirk is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Buskirk has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $456.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Buskirk has experienced 4 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 $918K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
Buskirk has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buskirk was 1" Hail on May 24, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 6, 1999), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12028 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buskirk, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Buskirk (ZIP 12028) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $456.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Buskirk has 3 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 $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12028 was 1" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Buskirk, NY area (ZIP 12028). 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 →