ZIP code 12569, covering Pleasant Valley, NY, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pleasant Valley is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $596K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $13.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Pleasant Valley has experienced 5 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Pleasant Valley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Pleasant Valley has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Valley was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $5.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12569 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Valley, NY, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $596K in property damage.
Yes, Pleasant Valley (ZIP 12569) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Pleasant Valley has 4 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 Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12569 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.4M in property damage in the Pleasant Valley, NY area (ZIP 12569). 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 →