ZIP code 14897, covering Whitesville, NY, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 blizzards, 10 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Whitesville is blizzards, with 55 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Whitesville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Whitesville has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2017.
Whitesville 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.
Whitesville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2010.
Whitesville 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 Whitesville was Heavy Snow on Nov 22, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2004 also caused significant damage ($630K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14897 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (55 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitesville, NY, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Whitesville (ZIP 14897) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Whitesville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14897 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 22, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Whitesville, NY area (ZIP 14897). 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 →