Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Champlain, NY area (ZIP 12919). These include 144 blizzards, 18 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (144 total). Of these, 12 (8%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 8, 2014.
Champlain has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
Champlain has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 20, 1984.
Champlain has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champlain was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12919 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (144 events), hailstorms (18 events), floods (14 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champlain, NY, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Champlain (ZIP 12919) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12919 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Champlain, NY area (ZIP 12919). 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 →