Mercer, PA (ZIP 16137) has experienced 100 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 131 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mercer is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $39.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Mercer 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.
Mercer has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2021.
Mercer has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mercer 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16137 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mercer, PA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.5K in property damage.
Yes, Mercer (ZIP 16137) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $445K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Mercer has 6 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16137 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Mercer, PA area (ZIP 16137). 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 →