Sand Lake, NY (ZIP 12153) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 blizzards, 20 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $740.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2009.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Sand Lake has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1992.
Sand Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Sand Lake has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sand Lake was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12153 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sand Lake, NY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $740.1K in property damage.
Yes, Sand Lake (ZIP 12153) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Sand Lake has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12153 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Sand Lake, NY area (ZIP 12153). 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 →