Wellsville, OH (ZIP 43968) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (27 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (67%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Wellsville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.
Wellsville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Wellsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellsville was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2023, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $475K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43968 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellsville, OH, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Wellsville (ZIP 43968) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Wellsville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43968 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2023. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Wellsville, OH area (ZIP 43968). 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 →