ZIP code 12068, covering Fonda, NY, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (30 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (40%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Fonda has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $284K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
Fonda has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fonda was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 9, 1996), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12068 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fonda, NY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.1K in property damage.
Yes, Fonda (ZIP 12068) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Fonda has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12068 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Fonda, NY area (ZIP 12068). 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 →