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12851 Minerva, NY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Minerva, NY (12851)

Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 12851 in Minerva, NY. These include 6 floods and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Minerva is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Minerva has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Minerva was Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2023), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Minerva, NY (12851)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12851 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events) and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12851?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minerva, NY, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 12851 (Minerva) prone to flooding?

Yes, Minerva (ZIP 12851) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Minerva, NY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12851 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12851?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Minerva, NY area (ZIP 12851). 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 →

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