Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 12121 in Melrose, NY. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 30 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Melrose has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $307K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Melrose has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Melrose has experienced 4 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $818K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melrose was EF2 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 6, 1999), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12121 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melrose, NY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Melrose (ZIP 12121) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $307K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Melrose has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12121 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Melrose, NY area (ZIP 12121). 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 →