North Hudson, NY (ZIP 12855) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 431 natural disaster events on record. These include 366 blizzards, 52 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (366 total). Of these, 24 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
Floods account for 12% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Of these, 18 (35%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
North Hudson has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
North Hudson has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
North Hudson has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Hudson was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12855 has experienced 431 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (366 events), floods (52 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Hudson, NY, with 366 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, North Hudson (ZIP 12855) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M 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 12855 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the North Hudson, NY area (ZIP 12855). 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 →