Wynantskill, NY (ZIP 12198) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 37 floods, and 27 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wynantskill is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (49%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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.
Wynantskill has experienced 5 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.
Wynantskill 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.
Wynantskill has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wynantskill was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12198 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (37 events), blizzards (27 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wynantskill, NY, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48K in property damage.
Yes, Wynantskill (ZIP 12198) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Wynantskill has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12198 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 $15M in property damage in the Wynantskill, NY area (ZIP 12198). 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 →