Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Jeffersonville, NY area (ZIP 12748). These include 21 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (34% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Jeffersonville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Jeffersonville 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.
Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 1961, which caused $2.5M 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 12748 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jeffersonville, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Jeffersonville (ZIP 12748) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Jeffersonville 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12748 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Jeffersonville, NY area (ZIP 12748). 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 →