ZIP code 12059, covering East Berne, NY, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for East Berne is blizzards, with 29 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $930.9K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2020.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
East Berne has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
East Berne has experienced 2 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 Jul 10, 1989.
East Berne has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Berne was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12059 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (29 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (16 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Berne, NY, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $930.9K in property damage.
Yes, East Berne (ZIP 12059) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
East Berne has 2 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 Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12059 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 $30.8M in property damage in the East Berne, NY area (ZIP 12059). 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 →