Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 12071 in Fultonham, NY. These include 17 blizzards, 16 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Fultonham is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $658.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Fultonham has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Fultonham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
Fultonham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fultonham was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $12M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 14, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12071 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (16 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fultonham, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $658.1K in property damage.
Yes, Fultonham (ZIP 12071) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Fultonham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12071 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Fultonham, NY area (ZIP 12071). 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 →