Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 12886 in Wevertown, NY. These include 17 blizzards, 17 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wevertown is blizzards, with 17 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $218.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 11, 2003.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Wevertown has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Wevertown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wevertown was Flash Flood on Jun 13, 2005, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12886 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (17 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wevertown, NY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $218.3K in property damage.
Yes, Wevertown (ZIP 12886) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M 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 12886 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 13, 2005. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Wevertown, NY area (ZIP 12886). 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 →