Hartstown, PA (ZIP 16131) has experienced 176 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 128 blizzards, 23 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (128 total). Of these, 114 (89%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Hartstown has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2002.
Hartstown has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Hartstown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartstown was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 9, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16131 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (128 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartstown, PA, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hartstown (ZIP 16131) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Hartstown has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16131 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.3M in property damage in the Hartstown, PA area (ZIP 16131). 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 →