ZIP code 12065, covering Clifton Park, NY, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 78 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (85 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Clifton Park 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 $621K 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.
Clifton Park has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton Park was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1998, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 24, 1960), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 31, 1998 also caused significant damage ($10.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12065 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (10 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton Park, NY, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton Park (ZIP 12065) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Clifton Park has 5 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 $95.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12065 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 $96.9M in property damage in the Clifton Park, NY area (ZIP 12065). 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 →