ZIP code 12158, covering Selkirk, NY, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 29 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (47 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (26%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $930.9K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2020.
Selkirk has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Selkirk has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selkirk was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12158 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (34 events), blizzards (29 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selkirk, NY, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $395K in property damage.
Yes, Selkirk (ZIP 12158) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12158 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Selkirk, NY area (ZIP 12158). 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 →