Pawling, NY (ZIP 12564) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Pawling has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Pawling has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Pawling has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Pawling 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.
Pawling has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pawling 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12564 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), 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 Pawling, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Pawling (ZIP 12564) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $615K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Pawling has 4 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 $405K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12564 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Pawling, NY area (ZIP 12564). 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 →