Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Rexford, NY area (ZIP 12148). These include 83 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (28%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Rexford has experienced 10 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 $621K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
Rexford has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rexford was EF3 Tornado on Jun 24, 1960, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2008), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12148 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), floods (25 events), severe wind events (10 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rexford, NY, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Rexford (ZIP 12148) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Rexford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12148 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1960. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.8M in property damage in the Rexford, NY area (ZIP 12148). 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 →