Galway, NY (ZIP 12074) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $103K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Galway has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Galway has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Galway has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galway was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2019, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12074 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galway, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Galway (ZIP 12074) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Galway has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12074 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2019. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $103K in property damage in the Galway, NY area (ZIP 12074). 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 →