North River, NY (ZIP 12856) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 12 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
With 14 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 36% 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 River has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
North River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for North River was Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2001), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12856 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North River, NY, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, North River (ZIP 12856) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M 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 12856 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the North River, NY area (ZIP 12856). 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 →