Alden, NY (ZIP 14004) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 43 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Alden is blizzards, with 50 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (30%) 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 $32.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2004.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (47%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $680K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Alden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2004.
Alden has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alden was Heavy Snow on Nov 20, 2000, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 24, 2001), causing $10M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 25, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14004 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (43 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alden, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Alden (ZIP 14004) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
Alden has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14004 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 20, 2000. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.1M in property damage in the Alden, NY area (ZIP 14004). 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 →