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16127 Grove City, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Grove City, PA (16127)

ZIP code 16127, covering Grove City, PA, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 131 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 46 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $432K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Grove City has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $688K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 12, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Grove City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2002.

💨 Severe wind events

Grove City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Grove City was EF2 Tornado on Oct 3, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $750K in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($650K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Grove City, PA (16127)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16127 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16127?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grove City, PA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 16127 (Grove City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Grove City (ZIP 16127) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $432K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.

Has Grove City (16127) ever been hit by a tornado?

Grove City 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2002.

What was the worst natural disaster in Grove City, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16127 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1986. 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 16127?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Grove City, PA area (ZIP 16127). 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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