ZIP code 16049, covering Parker, PA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Parker has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2015.
Parker has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parker was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $630K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16049 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parker, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Parker (ZIP 16049) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Parker has 4 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16049 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Parker, PA area (ZIP 16049). 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 →