Port Jervis, NY (ZIP 12771) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $119M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2020.
Port Jervis has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Port Jervis has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2011.
Port Jervis has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Port Jervis has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1988.
Port Jervis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Jervis was 79 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2011), causing $6.3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12771 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Jervis, NY, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Port Jervis (ZIP 12771) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2011.
Port Jervis has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12771 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $119M in property damage in the Port Jervis, NY area (ZIP 12771). 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 →