Cambridge, NY (ZIP 12816) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 27 recorded incidents (36% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (26%) 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 $914K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $939.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Cambridge has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2020.
Cambridge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Cambridge has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambridge was 1" Hail on May 24, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $750K in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 31, 1998 also caused significant damage ($630K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12816 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, NY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $914K in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 12816) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $914K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Cambridge has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12816 was 1" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Cambridge, NY area (ZIP 12816). 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 →