Moriah, NY (ZIP 12960) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Moriah is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Moriah has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Moriah has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moriah was Flash Flood on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 3, 2023), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12960 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moriah, NY, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Moriah (ZIP 12960) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12960 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Moriah, NY area (ZIP 12960). 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 →