Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 12790 in Wurtsboro, NY. These include 16 blizzards, 16 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (16 total). 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 Dec 18, 2023.
Wurtsboro has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Wurtsboro 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.
Wurtsboro has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1986.
Wurtsboro has experienced 2 severe wind events 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 Wurtsboro was Flood on Sep 8, 2011, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $3.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 26, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12790 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (16 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wurtsboro, NY, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $872K in property damage.
Yes, Wurtsboro (ZIP 12790) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Wurtsboro has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12790 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2011. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.6M in property damage in the Wurtsboro, NY area (ZIP 12790). 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 →