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12533 Hopewell Junctio, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Hopewell Junctio, NY (12533)

ZIP code 12533, covering Hopewell Junctio, NY, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Hopewell Junctio is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Hopewell Junctio has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.

💨 Severe wind events

Hopewell Junctio has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.

🌍 Earthquakes

Hopewell Junctio has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 1983.

❄️ Blizzards

Hopewell Junctio has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Hopewell Junctio was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Hopewell Junctio, NY (12533)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12533 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12533?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopewell Junctio, NY, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 12533 (Hopewell Junctio) prone to flooding?

Yes, Hopewell Junctio (ZIP 12533) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

Has Hopewell Junctio (12533) ever been hit by a tornado?

Hopewell Junctio has 5 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 $295K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.

What was the worst natural disaster in Hopewell Junctio, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12533 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12533?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Hopewell Junctio, NY area (ZIP 12533). 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 →

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