ZIP code 16157, covering Wampum, PA, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 floods, 31 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (69 total). Of these, 24 (35%) 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 $24.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% 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.
Wampum has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
Wampum has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
Wampum has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wampum was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Sep 14, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16157 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (69 events), hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wampum, PA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.2M in property damage.
Yes, Wampum (ZIP 16157) has 69 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Wampum 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16157 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.9M in property damage in the Wampum, PA area (ZIP 16157). 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 →