West Shokan, NY (ZIP 12494) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 25 blizzards, 16 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (25 total). 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West 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.
West Shokan has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
West 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for West 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 12494 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Shokan, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, West Shokan (ZIP 12494) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12494 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 West Shokan, NY area (ZIP 12494). 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 →