Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 12969 in Owls Head, NY. These include 12 floods and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (12 total). Of these, 8 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Owls Head has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Owls Head was Flood on Jun 11, 2013, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12969 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events) and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Owls Head, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Owls Head (ZIP 12969) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12969 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Owls Head, NY area (ZIP 12969). 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 →