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12976 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (12976)

With 386 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 12976 in this area, has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 370 blizzards, 10 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M.

❄️ Blizzards — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is blizzards, with 370 recorded events making up 96% of the area's disaster history. 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.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 14, 2004.

⛈️ Hailstorms

this area has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1986.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 20, 2013), causing $750K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (12976)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12976 has experienced 386 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (370 events), floods (10 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 96% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 12976?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 370 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 12976 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 12976) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $370K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 14, 2004.

Has this area (12976) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12976 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 6, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 12976?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 12976). 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 →

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