Gloversville, NY (ZIP 12078) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $366.3K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Gloversville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
Gloversville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gloversville was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12078 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gloversville, NY, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.1K in property damage.
Yes, Gloversville (ZIP 12078) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Gloversville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12078 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Gloversville, NY area (ZIP 12078). 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 →