Paradox, NY (ZIP 12858) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $330K.
The dominant hazard type for Paradox is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Paradox has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paradox was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12858 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events) and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paradox, NY, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Paradox (ZIP 12858) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12858 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $330K in property damage in the Paradox, NY area (ZIP 12858). 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 →