ZIP code 12845, covering Lake George, NY, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M.
With 20 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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.
Lake George has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Lake George has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 1978.
Lake George has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake George was Flash Flood on Jul 2, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 13, 2018), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($676K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12845 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake George, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lake George (ZIP 12845) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
Lake George has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12845 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 $8.3M in property damage in the Lake George, NY area (ZIP 12845). 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 →