Elka Park, NY (ZIP 12427) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 4 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 4 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
Elka Park has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Elka Park has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elka Park was EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12427 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elka Park, NY, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Elka Park (ZIP 12427) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Elka Park has 4 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12427 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 $1.1M in property damage in the Elka Park, NY area (ZIP 12427). 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 →