Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 12190 in Wells, NY. These include 15 blizzards, 7 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $445.5K.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (15 total). Winter storm events have caused a combined $90.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Wells has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Wells has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2017.
Wells has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Wells has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12190 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells, NY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90.5K in property damage.
Yes, Wells (ZIP 12190) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $355K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Wells has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12190 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $445.5K in property damage in the Wells, NY area (ZIP 12190). 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 →