North Pole, NY (ZIP 12946) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
With 18 recorded incidents (69% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
North Pole has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
North Pole has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 28, 1977.
North Pole 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 May 6, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Pole was Flood on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 18, 2023), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12946 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Pole, NY, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, North Pole (ZIP 12946) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
North Pole has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12946 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the North Pole, NY area (ZIP 12946). 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 →