Chateaugay, NY (ZIP 12920) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chateaugay is floods, with 7 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Chateaugay has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
Chateaugay has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chateaugay was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $9M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 4, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12920 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chateaugay, NY, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.9M in property damage.
Yes, Chateaugay (ZIP 12920) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12920 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $9M 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 $9.9M in property damage in the Chateaugay, NY area (ZIP 12920). 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 →