Forestburgh, NY (ZIP 12777) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 8 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Forestburgh is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 42% 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.
Forestburgh has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Forestburgh has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
Forestburgh 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.
Forestburgh has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 1996.
Forestburgh has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forestburgh was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), 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 12777 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forestburgh, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Forestburgh (ZIP 12777) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Forestburgh has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12777 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Forestburgh, NY area (ZIP 12777). 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 →