Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 12563 in Patterson, NY. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Patterson is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Patterson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Patterson has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Patterson 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.
Patterson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 1983.
Patterson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Patterson was EF2 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M 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 12563 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Patterson, NY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Patterson (ZIP 12563) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $610K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Patterson 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12563 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Patterson, NY area (ZIP 12563). 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 →