Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 12473 in Round Top, NY. These include 28 blizzards, 12 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Round Top is blizzards, with 28 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (21%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Round Top has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
Round Top has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Round Top has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Round Top has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Round Top was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12473 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (28 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Round Top, NY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Round Top (ZIP 12473) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Round Top 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12473 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Round Top, NY area (ZIP 12473). 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 →