Durham, NY (ZIP 12422) shows 1 recorded natural disaster event — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M.
With 1 recorded incidents (100% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Durham was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 12422 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, NY, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Durham 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 12422 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 $25M in property damage in the Durham, NY area (ZIP 12422). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →