Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 12547 in Milton, NY. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
With 21 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Milton has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Milton has experienced 6 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
Milton 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 31, 2017.
Milton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was EF1 Tornado on Jul 31, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 145 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 18, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12547 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 12547) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $172K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Milton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. 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 12547 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 31, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Milton, NY area (ZIP 12547). 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 →