Schroon Lake, NY (ZIP 12870) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $718K.
The dominant hazard type for Schroon Lake is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 57% 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.
Schroon Lake has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Schroon Lake 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 Schroon Lake was Flood on Oct 31, 2019, which caused $212K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12870 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schroon Lake, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Schroon Lake (ZIP 12870) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $618K 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 12870 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2019. This event caused $212K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $718K in property damage in the Schroon Lake, NY area (ZIP 12870). 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 →