Queensbury, NY (ZIP 12801) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $927.2K.
The dominant hazard type for Queensbury is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Winter storm events have caused a combined $83.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
Queensbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Queensbury has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 1978.
Queensbury has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Queensbury was EF1 Tornado on May 9, 1978, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 11, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12801 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Queensbury, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Queensbury (ZIP 12801) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $326K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
Queensbury 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12801 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1978. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $927.2K in property damage in the Queensbury, NY area (ZIP 12801). 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 →