Esopus, NY (ZIP 12429) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Esopus has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Esopus has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Esopus was 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $16.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $5.7M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($588K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12429 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Esopus, NY, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Esopus (ZIP 12429) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Esopus has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12429 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2008. This event caused $16.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Esopus, NY area (ZIP 12429). 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 →