ZIP code 12779, covering South Fallsburg, NY, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 17 floods, 16 blizzards, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for South Fallsburg is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
South Fallsburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 1996.
South Fallsburg 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.
South Fallsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 South Fallsburg was Flash Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $10M 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 12779 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Fallsburg, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.2M in property damage.
Yes, South Fallsburg (ZIP 12779) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
South Fallsburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12779 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the South Fallsburg, NY area (ZIP 12779). 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 →