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12822 Corinth, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Corinth, NY (12822)

Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 12822 in Corinth, NY. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Corinth is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $473K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Corinth has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Corinth was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1989, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 9, 1978), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Corinth, NY (12822)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12822 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (11 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12822?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corinth, NY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 12822 (Corinth) prone to flooding?

Yes, Corinth (ZIP 12822) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $473K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has Corinth (12822) ever been hit by a tornado?

Corinth has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Corinth, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12822 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1989. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12822?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Corinth, NY area (ZIP 12822). 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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