Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 12901 in Plattsburgh, NY. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Plattsburgh has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Plattsburgh has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plattsburgh was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 16, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Aug 7, 2006), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12901 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plattsburgh, NY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Plattsburgh (ZIP 12901) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $460K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12901 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 16, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Plattsburgh, NY area (ZIP 12901). 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 →