Sunmount, NY (ZIP 12986) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M.
With 10 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Sunmount has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Sunmount has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 30, 2007.
Sunmount has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunmount was Flood on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 28, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jul 11, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12986 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunmount, NY, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Sunmount (ZIP 12986) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12986 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Sunmount, NY area (ZIP 12986). 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 →