ZIP code 14303, covering Niagara Falls, NY, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 blizzards, 26 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (50 total). 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 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (65%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 2014.
Niagara Falls has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2002.
Niagara Falls has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1969.
Niagara Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Niagara Falls 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 14303 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Niagara Falls, NY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Niagara Falls (ZIP 14303) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 2014.
Niagara Falls has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14303 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 $35M in property damage in the Niagara Falls, NY area (ZIP 14303). 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 →