Canaan, NY (ZIP 12029) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Canaan has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Canaan has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
Canaan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Canaan has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canaan was EF4 Tornado on Aug 28, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 3, 1997 also caused significant damage ($570K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12029 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canaan, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Canaan (ZIP 12029) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2025.
Canaan has 4 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12029 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 $26.9M in property damage in the Canaan, NY area (ZIP 12029). 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 →