Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 12853 in North Creek, NY. These include 22 floods, 12 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M.
With 22 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (59%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
North Creek has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
North Creek has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1984.
North Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Creek was Flash Flood on Jun 13, 2005, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12853 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Creek, NY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, North Creek (ZIP 12853) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M 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 12853 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 $9.1M in property damage in the North Creek, NY area (ZIP 12853). 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 →