ZIP code 13859, covering Wells Bridge, NY, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 blizzards, 17 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 20 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $926K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $63.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Wells Bridge has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Wells Bridge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells Bridge was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $58M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13859 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (20 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells Bridge, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $926K in property damage.
Yes, Wells Bridge (ZIP 13859) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $63.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13859 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $58M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.9M in property damage in the Wells Bridge, NY area (ZIP 13859). 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 →