Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 12743 in Highland Lake, NY. These include 16 blizzards, 6 floods, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M.
With 16 recorded incidents (55% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Highland Lake 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.
Highland Lake 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.
Highland Lake has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2008.
Highland Lake 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.
Highland Lake 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 Highland Lake 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 12743 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland Lake, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Highland Lake (ZIP 12743) 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.
Highland Lake 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 12743 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 Highland Lake, NY area (ZIP 12743). 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 →