Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Harris, NY area (ZIP 12742). These include 20 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Harris is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Harris has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 1996.
Harris 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.
Harris 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 Harris was Flash Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12742 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harris, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Harris (ZIP 12742) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Harris has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12742 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Harris, NY area (ZIP 12742). 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 →