Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the New Castle, PA area (ZIP 16102). These include 37 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 9 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
New Castle has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
New Castle has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
New Castle has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Castle was EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16102 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Castle, PA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, New Castle (ZIP 16102) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
New Castle has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16102 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the New Castle, PA area (ZIP 16102). 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 →