Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 12176 in Surprise, NY. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 severe wind events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $314K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Surprise has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
Surprise has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Surprise has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Surprise was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 20, 2001), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12176 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Surprise, NY, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $314K in property damage.
Yes, Surprise (ZIP 12176) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Surprise has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12176 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Surprise, NY area (ZIP 12176). 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 →