Salisbury Mills, NY (ZIP 12577) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $330K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Salisbury Mills has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Salisbury Mills has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2012.
Salisbury Mills has experienced 2 floods on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Salisbury Mills has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Salisbury Mills has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salisbury Mills was EF2 Tornado on Jul 29, 1971, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12577 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salisbury Mills, NY, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Salisbury Mills (ZIP 12577) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Salisbury Mills has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12577 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 29, 1971. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $330K in property damage in the Salisbury Mills, NY area (ZIP 12577). 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 →