Essex, NY (ZIP 12936) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 60 blizzards, 7 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Essex is blizzards, with 60 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
Essex has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $836K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Essex has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Essex 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 Aug 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Essex was Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 27, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 12936 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Essex, NY, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Essex (ZIP 12936) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $836K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12936 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 6, 1998. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Essex, NY area (ZIP 12936). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →