ZIP code 12740, covering Grahamsville, NY, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 blizzards, 19 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Grahamsville is blizzards, with 25 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (28%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (74%) 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Grahamsville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2014.
Grahamsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Grahamsville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Grahamsville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grahamsville was Frost/Freeze on May 1, 2008, which caused $16.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12740 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (25 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grahamsville, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Grahamsville (ZIP 12740) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Grahamsville 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 12740 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $16.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.1M in property damage in the Grahamsville, NY area (ZIP 12740). 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 →