ZIP code 12542, covering Marlboro, NY, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Marlboro is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $768K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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 $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Marlboro has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Marlboro has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2017.
Marlboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marlboro was 1.8" Hail on Jun 9, 2011, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12542 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marlboro, NY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $768K in property damage.
Yes, Marlboro (ZIP 12542) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $726K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Marlboro has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12542 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 9, 2011. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Marlboro, NY area (ZIP 12542). 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 →