With 391 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 12970 in Paul Smiths, NY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 370 blizzards, 11 floods, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 95% of all recorded events (370 total). Of these, 27 (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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2013.
Paul Smiths has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 30, 2007.
Paul Smiths has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2012.
Paul Smiths 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
Paul Smiths has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paul Smiths was Flood on Jun 11, 2013, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 20, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12970 has experienced 391 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (370 events), floods (11 events), earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paul Smiths, NY, with 370 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Paul Smiths (ZIP 12970) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2013.
Paul Smiths has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12970 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 11, 2013. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Paul Smiths, NY area (ZIP 12970). 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 →