Schenectady, NY (ZIP 12306) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 30 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (61 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (30%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $873.2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Schenectady has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2014.
Schenectady has experienced 6 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 $313K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schenectady was EF3 Tornado on Jun 24, 1960, which caused $25M 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 12306 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (33 events), blizzards (30 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schenectady, NY, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Schenectady (ZIP 12306) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Schenectady has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12306 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1960. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.1M in property damage in the Schenectady, NY area (ZIP 12306). 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 →