Shandaken, NY (ZIP 12480) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $171K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 5 recorded incidents (63% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $171K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Shandaken has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2012.
Shandaken has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shandaken was Flood on Dec 25, 2020, which caused $85K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12480 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shandaken, NY, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $171K in property damage.
Yes, Shandaken (ZIP 12480) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Shandaken has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12480 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 25, 2020. This event caused $85K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $171K in property damage in the Shandaken, NY area (ZIP 12480). 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 →