Petrolia, PA (ZIP 16050) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Petrolia is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Petrolia 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.
Petrolia has experienced 3 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.
Petrolia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petrolia was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 4, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16050 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petrolia, PA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Petrolia (ZIP 16050) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Petrolia has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. 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 16050 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 $3.6M in property damage in the Petrolia, PA area (ZIP 16050). 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 →