ZIP code 16142, covering New Wilmington, PA, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $506K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
New Wilmington has experienced 6 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
New Wilmington 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 Wilmington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Wilmington was EF2 Tornado on Oct 3, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $265K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16142 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Wilmington, PA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, New Wilmington (ZIP 16142) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $506K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
New Wilmington has 6 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16142 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 $4.1M in property damage in the New Wilmington, PA area (ZIP 16142). 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 →