Canisteo, New York
21 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1915 and the latest in 1986. It stands in Canisteo town. It lies in ZIP code area 14823. It stands on Purdy Creek. The Survey maps it on the Canisteo quadrangle. 2,176 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,138 feet above sea level.
Then and now
1915 to 1986The same ground, surveyed 71 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.


On record in Canisteo
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
Canisteo Living Signlisted 2004
Population over time
3 figuresCanisteo fell from 2,336 to 2,176 between 2000 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,336 | |
| 2010 | 2,270 | -66 (-3%) |
| 2020 | 2,176 | -94 (-4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
8 surveys from 21 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1915 USGS Hornell quadrangle1:62500
- 1918 USGS Hornell quadrangle1:62500, 6 printings
- 1950 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Canisteo quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1962 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1965 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000
- 1986 USGS Hornell quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
120 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 120 fires within 5 miles of Canisteo between 1992 and 2020, burning about 219 acres in total. 5 started naturally. 16 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 64 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 16 |
| Debris and open burning | 15 |
| Smoking | 11 |
| Natural | 5 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 3 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | 3.1 acres | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 25 September 2017 | Arson/incendiarism | 6.3 acres | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 16 September 2007 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 1 September 2010 | Smoking | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 August 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 6 August 2002 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 4 August 2011 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 30 August 2010 | Smoking | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Canisteo: 2 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Source | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Wickham Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
34 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Canisteo in 34 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 16 flash flood, 14 thunderstorm wind, 3 hail, 1 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $750,000 | An isolated slow-moving thunderstorm produced around 2.5 inches of rain in a short period of time in Hornell and Addision causing more flash flooding of streams and creeks. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $250,000 | Flooding topped the levee on Bennett Creek. Widespread flooding occurred in the village. |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $245,000 | Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town of Canisteo, including residences, businesses and infrastructure. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $200,000 | A bridge collapsed over Purdy Creek. |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | South Canisteo | $100,000 | Heavy rain from thunderstorms produced flash flooding in and around Adrian and South Canisteo. More than 3 inches of rain fell in a 90 minute period during the late evening of August 7th. The flooding caused severe road damage. Several residences also suffered damage from this flood. One residence had a pool, a shed, and a propane tank washed away when the creek went out of its bank. The propane tank was attached to the house. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $50,000 | Officials reported at least two residences were flooded on the first floor with several people trapped in the homes. |
| August 2005 | Tornado (F1) | Canisteo | $50,000 | A tornado tracked for approximately 1 mile in the town of Canisteo. The maximum width was 200 yards but the worst damage was 75 to 100 yards wide. The tornado started on the east side of Bush Hill just west of State Route 36 about 1 mile south of Gravel Run Road. The tornado moved south along Route 36 and Colonel Bills Creek before moving across both prior to reaching Rock Run Road. The majority of the damage was to large trees. An estimated 100 to 200 trees were uprooted or snapped in half. Significant crop damage was observed in a cornfield. A barn had one side of its tin roof peeled off. Other damage at the farm included a sheared electric pole, a recreational vehicle with two tree branches embedded in it, a silage wagon that was moved, electric lines ripped from the house and barn. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | South Canisteo | $40,000 | Colonel Bills Creek was flash flooding across many areas of State Route 36. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $35,000 | A residence is flooding with people trapped inside. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | South Canisteo | $20,000 | Flash flooding washed a bridge out over Red Spring Run. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $20,000 | Homes were flooded in the area. People trapped and being rescued by first responders. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds brought down trees. |
| January 2010 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $10,000 | Flash flooding closed several roads and bridges in the Canisteo area. |
| April 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $10,000 | Tree fell on house. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $8,000 | Several trees and wires were blown down. A roof was partially blown off. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $5,000 | Flash flooding closed State Route 36 and 248 with water flowing over portions of these roads near Canisteo. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | South Canisteo | $5,000 | State Route 248 was closed near Sugar Creek due to flooding on the roadway. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $5,000 | Trees and wires were blown down. |
| August 2009 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $5,000 | Numerous roads were flooded in and around the Village of Canisteo, and the town of Hartsville. County Route 128, State Route 248 and Fall Creek Road were flooded. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $5,000 | Trees and wires down in Canisteo and Troupsburg. |
| September 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $3,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $3,000 | A thunderstorm moved across the region and became severe. This thunderstorm produced severe winds and knocked over trees and power lines. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Canisteo | $2,500 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $2,000 | Flooding was reported on County Route 119. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | $2,000 | Numerous trees and wires were blown down. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Canisteo | $1,000 | A road was reported to be flooded near a local creek. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Canisteo | $1,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires near Routes 31 and 36. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | - | A tree was blown down in the Prospect Road area in the town of Canisteo. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | - | Large branches were broken by strong thunderstorm winds. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Canisteo | - | no account filed |
| March 2026 | Hail | Canisteo | - | no account filed |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Canisteo | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Canisteo | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisteo Center | 1.5 miles | 21 | |
| South Hornell | 3.4 miles | 21 | |
| Adrian | 4.6 miles | 21 | |
| Hornell | 4.9 miles | 21 | |
| Hartsville | 4.9 miles | 18 | |
| Buena Vista | 5.5 miles | 21 | |
| Bennetts | 5.7 miles | 17 | |
| Butcher Corner | 5.7 miles | 21 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Canisteo | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q3460747 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 945774. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.







