Sheakleyville, PA (ZIP 16151) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 128 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sheakleyville is blizzards, with 7 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Sheakleyville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $267K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Sheakleyville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 2, 1980.
Sheakleyville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheakleyville was Heavy Snow on Dec 20, 2004, which caused $650K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2004), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16151 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheakleyville, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $688K in property damage.
Yes, Sheakleyville (ZIP 16151) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $267K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Sheakleyville has 3 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 2, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16151 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 20, 2004. This event caused $650K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Sheakleyville, PA area (ZIP 16151). 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 →