Boston, NY (ZIP 14025) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 blizzards, 30 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $34M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (54% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (57%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2019.
Boston has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2020.
Boston has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boston 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. Ice Storm on Jan 31, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14025 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (10 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boston, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Boston (ZIP 14025) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2019.
Boston has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14025 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 $34M in property damage in the Boston, NY area (ZIP 14025). 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 →