Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 12471 in Rifton, NY. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Rifton has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Rifton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2000.
Rifton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rifton was 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $16.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12471 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rifton, NY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.6M in property damage.
Yes, Rifton (ZIP 12471) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Rifton has 2 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12471 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 $16.7M in property damage in the Rifton, NY area (ZIP 12471). 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 →