ZIP code 13736, covering Berkshire, NY, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Berkshire is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (55%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $619.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Berkshire has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Berkshire has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Berkshire has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berkshire was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13736 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berkshire, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Berkshire (ZIP 13736) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13736 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.5M in property damage in the Berkshire, NY area (ZIP 13736). 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 →