ZIP code 12020, covering Ballston Spa, NY, has 140 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 28 blizzards, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 101 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (73 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $828.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2013.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Ballston Spa has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
Ballston Spa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $70.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Ballston Spa has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ballston Spa was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $10.2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12020 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), blizzards (28 events), floods (23 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ballston Spa, NY, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41K in property damage.
Yes, Ballston Spa (ZIP 12020) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Ballston Spa has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $70.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12020 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.8M in property damage in the Ballston Spa, NY area (ZIP 12020). 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 →