Canisteo, NY (ZIP 14823) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 floods, 12 blizzards, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $64M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 20 (39%) 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 $63M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $983K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2016.
Canisteo has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Canisteo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 2001.
Canisteo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canisteo was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2024, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2021), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14823 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canisteo, NY, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $63M in property damage.
Yes, Canisteo (ZIP 14823) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $63M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Canisteo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14823 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2024. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64M in property damage in the Canisteo, NY area (ZIP 14823). 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 →