Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 12941 in Jay, NY. These include 20 floods, 4 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Jay is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (50%) 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 $43.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Jay has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 25, 2002.
Jay has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Jay has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jay was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 26, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Dec 18, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12941 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jay, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43.5M in property damage.
Yes, Jay (ZIP 12941) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Jay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12941 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.5M in property damage in the Jay, NY area (ZIP 12941). 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 →