Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Niagara Falls, NY area (ZIP 14305). These include 68 blizzards, 13 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Niagara Falls is blizzards, with 68 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Niagara Falls has experienced 8 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 Jul 20, 2021.
Niagara Falls has experienced 3 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 Apr 28, 2011.
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.
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 14305 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (68 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 73% 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 14305) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
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 14305 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 $18M in property damage in the Niagara Falls, NY area (ZIP 14305). 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 →