Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Mars, PA area (ZIP 16066). These include 50 hailstorms, 46 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 220 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (39%) 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 $39.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Mars has experienced 6 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 1998.
Mars has experienced 6 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.
Mars has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2005.
Mars has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mars was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on May 28, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16066 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (46 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mars, PA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Mars (ZIP 16066) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Mars has 6 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16066 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.2M in property damage in the Mars, PA area (ZIP 16066). 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 →