Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the New Galilee, PA area (ZIP 16141). These include 43 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (59% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (37%) 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.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
New Galilee has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
New Galilee 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.
New Galilee 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 New Galilee was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 29, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16141 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Galilee, PA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, New Galilee (ZIP 16141) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
New Galilee has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16141 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the New Galilee, PA area (ZIP 16141). 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 →