Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 12749 in Kauneonga Lake, NY. These include 16 blizzards, 10 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (41% 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.
Kauneonga Lake has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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.
Kauneonga Lake has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Kauneonga 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.
Kauneonga Lake 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 9, 1972.
Kauneonga Lake 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 Kauneonga Lake was Flash Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $10M 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 12749 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kauneonga Lake, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Kauneonga Lake (ZIP 12749) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Kauneonga Lake has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12749 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 $17.2M in property damage in the Kauneonga Lake, NY area (ZIP 12749). 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 →