Niagara Falls, NY (ZIP 14304) has experienced 109 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 blizzards, 19 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (68 total). Of these, 20 (29%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Niagara Falls has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2024.
Niagara Falls has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Niagara Falls was Lakeshore Flood on Nov 1, 2019, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 24, 2001), causing $2.3M in damages. Lake-Effect Snow on Oct 12, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14304 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (68 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Niagara Falls, NY, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.7M in property damage.
Yes, Niagara Falls (ZIP 14304) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Niagara Falls has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14304 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on Nov 1, 2019. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.2M in property damage in the Niagara Falls, NY area (ZIP 14304). 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 →