Elmira, NY (ZIP 14904) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 12 (36%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $49K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
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.
Elmira has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2014.
Elmira 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmira was EF1 Tornado on Jul 26, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 26, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 14904 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmira, NY, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Elmira (ZIP 14904) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2024.
Elmira has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 14904 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 $17.7M in property damage in the Elmira, NY area (ZIP 14904). 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 →