Hamden, NY (ZIP 13782) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 floods, 20 blizzards, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hamden is floods, with 26 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (69%) 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 $62.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $926K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2014.
Hamden has experienced 3 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.
Hamden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Hamden 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 Jun 26, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamden was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2007, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2008 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13782 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), blizzards (20 events), hailstorms (16 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamden, NY, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hamden (ZIP 13782) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2025.
Hamden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13782 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2007. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.9M in property damage in the Hamden, NY area (ZIP 13782). 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 →