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12428 Ellenville, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ellenville, NY (12428)

ZIP code 12428, covering Ellenville, NY, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 16 blizzards, 14 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.

❄️ Blizzards — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Ellenville is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $872K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2018.

🌊 Floods

There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Ellenville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1986.

💨 Severe wind events

Ellenville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Ellenville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ellenville was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 26, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ellenville, NY (12428)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12428 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12428?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellenville, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 12428 (Ellenville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ellenville (ZIP 12428) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has Ellenville (12428) ever been hit by a tornado?

Ellenville 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1986.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ellenville, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12428 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12428?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Ellenville, NY area (ZIP 12428). 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 →

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