Bangor, NY (ZIP 12966) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $745K.
The dominant hazard type for Bangor is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Bangor has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
Bangor has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 24, 2011.
Bangor has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bangor was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2010, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 24, 2013), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12966 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (8 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bangor, NY, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Bangor (ZIP 12966) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12966 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2010. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $745K in property damage in the Bangor, NY area (ZIP 12966). 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 →