ZIP code 14894, covering Wellsburg, NY, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 17 (46%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Wellsburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Wellsburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1983.
Wellsburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellsburg was Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14894 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellsburg, NY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wellsburg (ZIP 14894) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Wellsburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14894 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 26, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Wellsburg, NY area (ZIP 14894). 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 →