Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Shokan, NY area (ZIP 12481). These include 25 blizzards, 18 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Shokan is blizzards, with 25 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Shokan has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Shokan has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2022.
Shokan 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.
Shokan has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shokan 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 12481 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shokan, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Shokan (ZIP 12481) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Shokan has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12481 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 Shokan, NY area (ZIP 12481). 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 →