Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 12787 in White Sulphur Sp, NY. These include 16 blizzards, 15 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
White Sulphur Sp 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.
White Sulphur Sp 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.
White Sulphur Sp 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 White Sulphur Sp was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 1961, which caused $2.5M 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 12787 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Sulphur Sp, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, White Sulphur Sp (ZIP 12787) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
White Sulphur Sp 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 12787 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the White Sulphur Sp, NY area (ZIP 12787). 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 →