Johnsburg, NY (ZIP 12843) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 17 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 39% 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.
Johnsburg has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Johnsburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1984.
Johnsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Johnsburg was Flash Flood on Jun 13, 2005, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2019 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12843 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), blizzards (17 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnsburg, NY, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11M in property damage.
Yes, Johnsburg (ZIP 12843) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M 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 12843 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 13, 2005. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Johnsburg, NY area (ZIP 12843). 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 →