ZIP code 12095, covering Johnstown, NY, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Johnstown has experienced 7 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.
Johnstown has experienced 6 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 Johnstown was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12095 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnstown, NY, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.1K in property damage.
Yes, Johnstown (ZIP 12095) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Johnstown has 7 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 12095 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Johnstown, NY area (ZIP 12095). 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 →