Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the Clifton, NY area (ZIP 14428). These include 80 blizzards, 37 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clifton is blizzards, with 80 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (31%) 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 $9.7M 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 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (43%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
Clifton has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Clifton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 6, 1998, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Lake-Effect Snow (Oct 12, 2006), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Apr 1, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14428 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (80 events), floods (37 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, NY, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 14428) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14428 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 6, 1998. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.1M in property damage in the Clifton, NY area (ZIP 14428). 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 →