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12820 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (12820)

Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 12820 in this area, . These include 12 blizzards, 9 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.

❄️ Blizzards — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is blizzards, with 12 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $183.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2012.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Jul 2, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2001), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (12820)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12820 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), floods (9 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12820?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $183.3K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 12820 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 12820) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12820 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 2, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12820?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 12820). 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 →

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