Acra, NY (ZIP 12405) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 28 blizzards, 10 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 6 (21%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2022.
Acra has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Acra has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Acra has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2017.
Acra has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Acra 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 Acra was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12405 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (28 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Acra, NY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Acra (ZIP 12405) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Acra 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 12405 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 $37.9M in property damage in the Acra, NY area (ZIP 12405). 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 →