Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Evans City, PA area (ZIP 16033). These include 42 hailstorms, 38 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (37%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Evans City has experienced 7 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
Evans City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Evans City 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evans City was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 28, 2019), causing $5.1M in damages. Flood on May 29, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16033 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evans City, PA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Evans City (ZIP 16033) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Evans City has 7 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16033 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.8M in property damage in the Evans City, PA area (ZIP 16033). 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 →