ZIP code 12056, covering Duanesburg, NY, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 blizzards, 29 hailstorms, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Duanesburg is blizzards, with 30 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. 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 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% 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 $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Duanesburg has experienced 4 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.
Duanesburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duanesburg 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. Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12056 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (30 events), hailstorms (29 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duanesburg, NY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $873.2K in property damage.
Yes, Duanesburg (ZIP 12056) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Duanesburg has 4 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 12056 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 $9.1M in property damage in the Duanesburg, NY area (ZIP 12056). 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 →