Howes Cave, NY (ZIP 12092) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 17 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $516K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Howes Cave has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1992.
Howes Cave has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howes Cave was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $12M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($512K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12092 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howes Cave, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $658.1K in property damage.
Yes, Howes Cave (ZIP 12092) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Howes Cave has 2 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12092 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 $39.1M in property damage in the Howes Cave, NY area (ZIP 12092). 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 →