Athol, NY (ZIP 12810) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 floods, 17 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $218.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 11, 2003.
Athol has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Athol has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1984.
Athol has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Athol has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athol was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 13, 2018), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($676K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12810 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athol, NY, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Athol (ZIP 12810) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Athol has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12810 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Athol, NY area (ZIP 12810). 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 →