Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 13436 in Raquette Lake, NY. These include 15 blizzards, 3 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $360.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Raquette Lake is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Winter storm events have caused a combined $90.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Raquette Lake has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 8, 1998.
Raquette Lake has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2012.
Raquette Lake has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raquette Lake was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13436 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raquette Lake, NY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90.5K in property damage.
Yes, Raquette Lake (ZIP 13436) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 8, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13436 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $360.5K in property damage in the Raquette Lake, NY area (ZIP 13436). 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 →