ZIP code 12053, covering Delanson, NY, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 blizzards, 23 floods, and 21 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 30 recorded incidents (37% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $873.2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $519K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Delanson has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2014.
Delanson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delanson was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($512K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12053 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (30 events), floods (23 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delanson, NY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $873.2K in property damage.
Yes, Delanson (ZIP 12053) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Delanson has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12053 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Delanson, NY area (ZIP 12053). 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 →