Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 12464 in Phoenicia, NY. These include 25 blizzards, 18 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 7 (28%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Phoenicia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Phoenicia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Phoenicia has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenicia was Frost/Freeze on May 1, 2008, which caused $16.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12464 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenicia, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Phoenicia (ZIP 12464) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12464 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $16.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Phoenicia, NY area (ZIP 12464). 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 →