Binghamton, NY (ZIP 13905) has experienced 190 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 87 floods, 80 hailstorms, and 19 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $337.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (87 total). Of these, 43 (49%) 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 $316.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 80 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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 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 Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13905 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (87 events), hailstorms (80 events), blizzards (19 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Binghamton, NY, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $316.4M in property damage.
Yes, Binghamton (ZIP 13905) has 87 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $316.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13905 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 $337.9M in property damage in the Binghamton, NY area (ZIP 13905). 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 →