Thomson, NY (ZIP 12834) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 32 hailstorms, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Thomson is floods, with 37 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (22%) 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 $629.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Thomson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Thomson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomson was 1" Hail on May 24, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 24, 2004), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12834 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomson, NY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $629.5K in property damage.
Yes, Thomson (ZIP 12834) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $629.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Thomson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $85K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12834 was 1" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Thomson, NY area (ZIP 12834). 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 →