ZIP code 12955 in Merrill, NY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 6 floods and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Merrill is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Merrill has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merrill was Flood on Jun 11, 2013, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 4, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12955 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merrill, NY, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Merrill (ZIP 12955) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12955 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 11, 2013. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Merrill, NY area (ZIP 12955). 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 →