Government records show 292 natural disaster events affecting the Morrisonville, NY area (ZIP 12962) — a notably active disaster history. These include 244 blizzards, 23 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morrisonville is blizzards, with 244 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (52%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2016.
Morrisonville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
Morrisonville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
Morrisonville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morrisonville was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12962 has experienced 292 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (244 events), floods (23 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morrisonville, NY, with 244 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Morrisonville (ZIP 12962) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M 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 12962 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Morrisonville, NY area (ZIP 12962). 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 →