ZIP code 12863, covering Rock City Falls, NY, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 blizzards, 19 floods, and 19 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (28 total). 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 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Rock City Falls has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Rock City Falls 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock City Falls 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 12863 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (28 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock City Falls, NY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $828.3K in property damage.
Yes, Rock City Falls (ZIP 12863) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12863 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 $13.6M in property damage in the Rock City Falls, NY area (ZIP 12863). 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 →