Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 12770 in Pond Eddy, NY. These include 15 blizzards, 9 floods, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Pond Eddy is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
Pond Eddy has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Pond Eddy has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Pond Eddy has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2008.
Pond Eddy 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.
Pond Eddy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pond Eddy was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12770 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pond Eddy, NY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Pond Eddy (ZIP 12770) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Pond Eddy 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 12770 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 $33.1M in property damage in the Pond Eddy, NY area (ZIP 12770). 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 →