Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 12860 in Pottersville, NY. These include 12 blizzards, 11 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Pottersville is blizzards, with 12 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Pottersville has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Pottersville 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 Pottersville was Flash Flood on May 28, 2011, which caused $12.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2005), causing $6.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12860 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pottersville, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $183.3K in property damage.
Yes, Pottersville (ZIP 12860) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M 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 12860 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2011. This event caused $12.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Pottersville, NY area (ZIP 12860). 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 →