Fort Covington, NY (ZIP 12937) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 8 floods and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $945K.
With 8 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $935K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Fort Covington 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 Jul 20, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Covington was Flood on Aug 9, 2024, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 12, 2018), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12937 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events) and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Covington, NY, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $935K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Covington (ZIP 12937) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $935K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12937 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2024. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $945K in property damage in the Fort Covington, NY area (ZIP 12937). 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 →