Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Round Lake, NY area (ZIP 12151). These include 42 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 69 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Round Lake has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K 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.
Round Lake has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Round Lake 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 $70.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Round Lake was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $10.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12151 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Round Lake, NY, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Round Lake (ZIP 12151) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Round Lake 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 $70.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12151 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.6M in property damage in the Round Lake, NY area (ZIP 12151). 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 →