Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Porter Corners, NY area (ZIP 12859). These include 28 blizzards, 20 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. A total of 33 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (39% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $828.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2013.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Porter Corners has experienced 2 extreme cold 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Porter Corners has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2020.
Porter Corners has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porter Corners was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on May 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12859 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (28 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porter Corners, NY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $828.3K in property damage.
Yes, Porter Corners (ZIP 12859) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Porter Corners has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12859 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Porter Corners, NY area (ZIP 12859). 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 →