Fallsburg, NY (ZIP 12733) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 12 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fallsburg is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $872K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
Fallsburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Fallsburg 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 Jun 16, 1986.
Fallsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fallsburg was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12733 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fallsburg, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Fallsburg (ZIP 12733) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Fallsburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12733 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Fallsburg, NY area (ZIP 12733). 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 →