ZIP code 13346, covering Hamilton, NY, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 blizzards, 19 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hamilton is blizzards, with 22 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $756K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Hamilton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Hamilton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
Hamilton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 3, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13346 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, NY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 13346) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $756K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Hamilton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13346 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Hamilton, NY area (ZIP 13346). 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 →