Buffalo, NY (ZIP 14220) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 floods, 50 blizzards, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Buffalo is floods, with 51 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 23 (45%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
There have been 50 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 42% 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $214K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Buffalo has experienced 3 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 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 14220 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (3 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 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 14220) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Buffalo has 3 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 14220 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 $38.8M in property damage in the Buffalo, NY area (ZIP 14220). 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 →