Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Fort Johnson, NY area (ZIP 12070). These include 34 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Johnson is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jun 6, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Fort Johnson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
Fort Johnson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Johnson 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 12070 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Johnson, NY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.1K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Johnson (ZIP 12070) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Fort Johnson has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12070 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Fort Johnson, NY area (ZIP 12070). 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 →