Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 12093 in Jefferson, NY. These include 18 floods, 17 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. 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.
Jefferson has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2021.
Jefferson has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $12M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12093 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.8M in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 12093) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Jefferson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12093 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 $13.5M in property damage in the Jefferson, NY area (ZIP 12093). 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 →