Federal records document 175 natural disaster events in the Black River, NY area (ZIP 13612). These include 160 blizzards, 8 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 160 recorded incidents (91% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 42 (26%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Black River has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Black River has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Black River has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2012.
Black River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black River was Ice Storm on Jan 8, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 27, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on May 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13612 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (160 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black River, NY, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Black River (ZIP 13612) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13612 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 8, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Black River, NY area (ZIP 13612). 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 →