Federal records document 114 natural disaster events in the Albany, NY area (ZIP 12208). These include 66 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 66 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $397K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2021.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (12%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Albany has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2019.
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 12208 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (42 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, NY, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $397K in property damage.
Yes, Albany (ZIP 12208) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12208 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 $4.9M in property damage in the Albany, NY area (ZIP 12208). 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 →