Esperance, NY (ZIP 12066) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $519K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $308K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2007.
Esperance has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2014.
Esperance has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Esperance was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Nov 9, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12066 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Esperance, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Esperance (ZIP 12066) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Esperance has 5 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 May 22, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12066 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 $32.4M in property damage in the Esperance, NY area (ZIP 12066). 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 →