Olean, NY (ZIP 14760) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 164 blizzards, 27 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (164 total). Of these, 39 (24%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (52%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Olean has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2013.
Olean has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Olean has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 1975.
Olean has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 23, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olean was Heavy Snow on Nov 21, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 29, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14760 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (164 events), floods (27 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olean, NY, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Olean (ZIP 14760) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Olean has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14760 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 21, 2000. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.7M in property damage in the Olean, NY area (ZIP 14760). 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 →