Newcomb, NY (ZIP 12852) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 4 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $880K.
The dominant hazard type for Newcomb is earthquakes, with 4 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 20, 2000.
Newcomb has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $865K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Newcomb has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2017.
Newcomb has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcomb was Flood on Apr 15, 2014, which caused $355K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2023), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12852 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcomb, NY, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Newcomb (ZIP 12852) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $865K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12852 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2014. This event caused $355K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $880K in property damage in the Newcomb, NY area (ZIP 12852). 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 →