Hampton, NY (ZIP 12837) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 blizzards, 15 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M.
With 53 recorded incidents (68% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (17%) 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 $846K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $17.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2020.
Hampton has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
Hampton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hampton was Flash Flood on Aug 24, 2020, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 15, 2019), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12837 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (53 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampton, NY, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $846K in property damage.
Yes, Hampton (ZIP 12837) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12837 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2020. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Hampton, NY area (ZIP 12837). 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 →