Aurora, NY (ZIP 13026) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Aurora is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
Aurora has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Aurora has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $672.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Aurora has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
Aurora has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Aurora has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2017), causing $900K in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($725K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13026 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, NY, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 13026) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
Aurora has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13026 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Aurora, NY area (ZIP 13026). 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 →