Chazy, NY (ZIP 12921) has experienced 181 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 144 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Chazy is blizzards, with 144 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. 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 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Chazy 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.
Chazy has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 20, 1984.
Chazy 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 Chazy was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12921 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (144 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (12 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 Chazy, NY, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chazy (ZIP 12921) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M 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 12921 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 $7.6M in property damage in the Chazy, NY area (ZIP 12921). 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 →