ZIP code 14903, covering Elmira Heights, NY, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Elmira Heights 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.
Elmira Heights has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2012.
Elmira Heights has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmira Heights was EF1 Tornado on Jul 26, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14903 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (31 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmira Heights, NY, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Elmira Heights (ZIP 14903) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
Elmira Heights has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14903 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 26, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Elmira Heights, NY area (ZIP 14903). 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 →