ZIP code 12173, covering Stuyvesant, NY, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Stuyvesant has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Stuyvesant has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stuyvesant was 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2009), causing $4.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12173 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stuyvesant, NY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Stuyvesant (ZIP 12173) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Stuyvesant has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12173 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2008. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Stuyvesant, NY area (ZIP 12173). 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 →