Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 12482 in South Cairo, NY. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for South Cairo is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2011.
South Cairo has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $231K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
South Cairo has experienced 3 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 31, 2019.
South Cairo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Cairo was EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 27, 2008), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12482 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Cairo, NY, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19K in property damage.
Yes, South Cairo (ZIP 12482) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $231K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
South Cairo has 1 recorded tornado event 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 12482 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the South Cairo, NY area (ZIP 12482). 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 →