Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 12987 in Upper Jay, NY. These include 14 floods, 1 hailstorm, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Upper Jay is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $39.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Upper Jay has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2007.
Upper Jay 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 Oct 16, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upper Jay was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 26, 2011), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12987 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upper Jay, NY, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.7M in property damage.
Yes, Upper Jay (ZIP 12987) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Upper Jay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12987 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 $39.8M in property damage in the Upper Jay, NY area (ZIP 12987). 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 →