Mooers Forks, NY (ZIP 12959) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $541K.
With 7 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
Mooers Forks has experienced 6 floods on record. 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 $541K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
Mooers Forks has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 9, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mooers Forks was Flood on Aug 4, 2010, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 29, 2013), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12959 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mooers Forks, NY, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Mooers Forks (ZIP 12959) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $541K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12959 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 4, 2010. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $541K in property damage in the Mooers Forks, NY area (ZIP 12959). 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 →