Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Buffalo, NY area (ZIP 14212). These include 59 floods, 50 blizzards, and 21 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (59 total). Of these, 25 (42%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
There have been 50 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $529K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Buffalo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Buffalo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 1988.
Buffalo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo 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. EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14212 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (59 events), blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, NY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 14212) has 59 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Buffalo has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14212 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 $39.4M in property damage in the Buffalo, NY area (ZIP 14212). 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 →