ZIP code 12122, covering Middleburgh, NY, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 floods, 17 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.8M. 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 35% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% 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.
Middleburgh has experienced 8 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.
Middleburgh has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Middleburgh has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
Middleburgh 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middleburgh 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. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12122 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middleburgh, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.9M in property damage.
Yes, Middleburgh (ZIP 12122) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Middleburgh 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 12122 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 $39.8M in property damage in the Middleburgh, NY area (ZIP 12122). 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 →