ZIP code 12887, covering Whitehall, NY, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 27 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $84.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Winter storm events have caused a combined $83.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Whitehall has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Whitehall has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitehall was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $51.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 24, 2020), causing $16M in damages. Flood on Aug 24, 2020 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12887 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitehall, NY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $84.3M in property damage.
Yes, Whitehall (ZIP 12887) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Whitehall has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12887 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $51.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.7M in property damage in the Whitehall, NY area (ZIP 12887). 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 →