ZIP code 16055, covering Sarver, PA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $503.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Sarver 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.
Sarver has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sarver was EF4 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $250M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16055 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sarver, PA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Sarver (ZIP 16055) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Sarver has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16055 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $503.8M in property damage in the Sarver, PA area (ZIP 16055). 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 →