ZIP code 13904, covering Binghamton, NY, has 172 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 88 floods, 59 hailstorms, and 19 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $283.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Binghamton is floods, with 88 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 44 (50%) 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 $261.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Binghamton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Binghamton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Binghamton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Binghamton was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $170M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $40M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 3, 2025 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13904 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (88 events), hailstorms (59 events), blizzards (19 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Binghamton, NY, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $261.8M in property damage.
Yes, Binghamton (ZIP 13904) has 88 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $261.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Binghamton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $40K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13904 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $170M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $283.3M in property damage in the Binghamton, NY area (ZIP 13904). 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 →