Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 12983 in Saranac Lake, NY. These include 12 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.5M.
With 12 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $48.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Saranac Lake has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Saranac Lake has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 30, 2007.
Saranac Lake has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saranac Lake was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 27, 2011), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12983 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saranac Lake, NY, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.5M in property damage.
Yes, Saranac Lake (ZIP 12983) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Saranac Lake has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12983 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.5M in property damage in the Saranac Lake, NY area (ZIP 12983). 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 →