Troy, NY (ZIP 12180) has experienced 180 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 89 hailstorms, 54 floods, and 27 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Troy is hailstorms, with 89 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $49K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Floods account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 18 (33%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $740.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2009.
Troy has experienced 8 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 $525.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Troy has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 1, 2008.
Troy has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Troy was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12180 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), floods (54 events), blizzards (27 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Troy, NY, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $49K in property damage.
Yes, Troy (ZIP 12180) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Troy has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12180 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Troy, NY area (ZIP 12180). 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 →