Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Chestertown, NY area (ZIP 12817). These include 29 floods, 17 blizzards, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chestertown is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (59%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Chestertown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1984.
Chestertown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chestertown was Flash Flood on May 28, 2011, which caused $12.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2005), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12817 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (12 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chestertown, NY, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chestertown (ZIP 12817) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12817 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2011. This event caused $12.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Chestertown, NY area (ZIP 12817). 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 →