Syracuse, NY (ZIP 13224) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 21 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2019.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (48%) 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 $21.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2007.
Syracuse has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Syracuse was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 2003), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($935K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13224 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (21 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Syracuse, NY, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Syracuse (ZIP 13224) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13224 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.9M in property damage in the Syracuse, NY area (ZIP 13224). 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 →