Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 12493 in West Park, NY. These include 21 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M.
With 21 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
West Park 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 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2000.
West Park has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Park was 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2008, which caused $16.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $5.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 31, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12493 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Park, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, West Park (ZIP 12493) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
West Park 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12493 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 $25.9M in property damage in the West Park, NY area (ZIP 12493). 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 →