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12747 Hurleyville, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Hurleyville, NY (12747)

Hurleyville, NY (ZIP 12747) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.

🌊 Floods

There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Hurleyville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2014.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Hurleyville 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Hurleyville 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Hurleyville 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Hurleyville, NY (12747)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12747 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12747?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hurleyville, NY, with 21 events documented.

Is ZIP code 12747 (Hurleyville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Hurleyville (ZIP 12747) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.

Has Hurleyville (12747) ever been hit by a tornado?

Hurleyville has 5 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2014.

What was the worst natural disaster in Hurleyville, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12747 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12747?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Hurleyville, NY area (ZIP 12747). 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 →

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