Marwood, PA (ZIP 16023) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (51% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Marwood has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2017.
Marwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marwood was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $3.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16023 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marwood, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Marwood (ZIP 16023) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Marwood has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16023 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Marwood, PA area (ZIP 16023). 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 →