Highland, NY (ZIP 12528) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (31 total). 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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.
Highland has experienced 8 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 $343K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Highland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highland 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 12528 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland, NY, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Highland (ZIP 12528) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Highland has 3 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 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12528 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 $26M in property damage in the Highland, NY area (ZIP 12528). 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 →