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16116 Edinburg, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Edinburg, PA (16116)

Edinburg, PA (ZIP 16116) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Edinburg is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (36%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Edinburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2001.

❄️ Blizzards

Edinburg 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Edinburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Edinburg was EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2018), causing $1.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Edinburg, PA (16116)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16116 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16116?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edinburg, PA, with 41 events documented.

Is ZIP code 16116 (Edinburg) prone to flooding?

Yes, Edinburg (ZIP 16116) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

Has Edinburg (16116) ever been hit by a tornado?

Edinburg has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2001.

What was the worst natural disaster in Edinburg, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16116 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 16116?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Edinburg, PA area (ZIP 16116). 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 →

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