Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 12763 in Mountain Dale, NY. These include 16 blizzards, 11 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mountain Dale is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Mountain Dale has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Mountain Dale 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.
Mountain Dale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1986.
Mountain Dale has experienced 2 severe wind events 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 Mountain Dale was EF2 Tornado on Jul 26, 1986, 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 12763 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mountain Dale, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Mountain Dale (ZIP 12763) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Mountain Dale has 2 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12763 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 26, 1986. 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 $9.9M in property damage in the Mountain Dale, NY area (ZIP 12763). 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 →