Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 12844 in Pilot Knob, NY. These include 12 blizzards, 12 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
With 12 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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.
Pilot Knob has experienced 9 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 Oct 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pilot Knob 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12844 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), floods (12 events), and hailstorms (9 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pilot Knob, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $183.3K in property damage.
Yes, Pilot Knob (ZIP 12844) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M 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 12844 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Pilot Knob, NY area (ZIP 12844). 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 →