ZIP code 12578, covering Salt Point, NY, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Salt Point is blizzards, with 27 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $589K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Salt Point has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2023.
Salt Point 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.
Salt Point has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Salt Point has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salt Point 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 12578 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (27 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salt Point, NY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Salt Point (ZIP 12578) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2023.
Salt Point has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $42K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12578 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 $16M in property damage in the Salt Point, NY area (ZIP 12578). 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 →