Pulaski, PA (ZIP 16143) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pulaski is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Pulaski has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Pulaski 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.
Pulaski has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pulaski was Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2018, which caused $1.1M 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 16143 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pulaski, PA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Pulaski (ZIP 16143) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Pulaski 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16143 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 10, 2018. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Pulaski, PA area (ZIP 16143). 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 →