Swan Lake, NY (ZIP 12783) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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.
Swan Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Swan Lake 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.
Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake was Flash Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12783 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swan Lake, NY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Swan Lake (ZIP 12783) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Swan Lake has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12783 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 $20.4M in property damage in the Swan Lake, NY area (ZIP 12783). 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 →