Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Hyde Park, NY area (ZIP 12538). These include 27 blizzards, 19 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (40% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Hyde 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2000.
Hyde Park has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Hyde 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 Hyde 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. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12538 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hyde Park, NY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Hyde Park (ZIP 12538) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Hyde 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 12538 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 $35.4M in property damage in the Hyde Park, NY area (ZIP 12538). 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 →