Wellsville, NY (ZIP 14895) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 blizzards, 26 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (57% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Wellsville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2017.
Wellsville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 2024.
Wellsville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 10, 2010.
Wellsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellsville was Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2011, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 22, 2000), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14895 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (55 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellsville, NY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Wellsville (ZIP 14895) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Wellsville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $110K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14895 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 26, 2011. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Wellsville, NY area (ZIP 14895). 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 →