Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 12149 in Richmondville, NY. These include 17 blizzards, 14 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
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 floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Richmondville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2013.
Richmondville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1991.
Richmondville 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 Aug 12, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmondville 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 12149 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), 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 Richmondville, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $658.1K in property damage.
Yes, Richmondville (ZIP 12149) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Richmondville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12149 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 $13.8M in property damage in the Richmondville, NY area (ZIP 12149). 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 →