Stony Creek, NY (ZIP 12878) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 12 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
With 21 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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.
Stony Creek has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Stony Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Stony Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stony Creek was Flood on Jan 13, 2018, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $676K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2019 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12878 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stony Creek, NY, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Stony Creek (ZIP 12878) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Stony Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12878 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 13, 2018. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Stony Creek, NY area (ZIP 12878). 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 →