Glen Spey, NY (ZIP 12737) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (16 total). 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.
Glen Spey has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Glen Spey has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Glen Spey 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.
Glen Spey has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Glen Spey has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Spey was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12737 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Spey, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Spey (ZIP 12737) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Glen Spey has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12737 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Glen Spey, NY area (ZIP 12737). 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 →