Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 12565 in Philmont, NY. These include 26 blizzards, 8 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2024.
Philmont has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
Philmont has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Philmont has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2010.
Philmont has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $126.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Philmont has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philmont was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12565 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philmont, NY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Philmont (ZIP 12565) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2005.
Philmont has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12565 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Philmont, NY area (ZIP 12565). 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 →