Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 12185 in Valley Falls, NY. These include 20 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Valley Falls has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Valley Falls has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $518K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley Falls was EF2 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (May 24, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12185 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Falls, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Valley Falls (ZIP 12185) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Valley Falls has 5 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12185 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Valley Falls, NY area (ZIP 12185). 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 →