Catskill, NY (ZIP 12414) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (33 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $391K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Catskill has experienced 9 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 $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
Catskill has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catskill was EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 3, 2001), causing $502K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12414 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (9 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catskill, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Catskill (ZIP 12414) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $391K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Catskill 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12414 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Catskill, NY area (ZIP 12414). 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 →