Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 16112 in Bessemer, PA. These include 18 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $755K.
The dominant hazard type for Bessemer is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $518K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Bessemer has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Bessemer 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.
Bessemer has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
Bessemer 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 Bessemer was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $265K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 9, 2001), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16112 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bessemer, PA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $518K in property damage.
Yes, Bessemer (ZIP 16112) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $518K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Bessemer has 2 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 $225K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16112 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $265K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $755K in property damage in the Bessemer, PA area (ZIP 16112). 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 →