ZIP code 12206, covering Albany, NY, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (68 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $397K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (14%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Albany has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2019.
Albany 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 May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albany was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 16, 2008), causing $375K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12206 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (42 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, NY, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $397K in property damage.
Yes, Albany (ZIP 12206) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Albany 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 May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12206 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 $5M in property damage in the Albany, NY area (ZIP 12206). 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 →