ZIP code 12776, covering Cook Falls, NY, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 20 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cook Falls is floods, with 37 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (51%) 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $926K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Cook Falls has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Cook Falls has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $137.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Cook Falls has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cook Falls was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 8, 2022), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12776 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (20 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cook Falls, NY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cook Falls (ZIP 12776) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Cook Falls 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 $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12776 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.2M in property damage in the Cook Falls, NY area (ZIP 12776). 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 →