Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the West Middlesex, PA area (ZIP 16159). These include 37 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (37 total). 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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.
West Middlesex has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $252.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
West Middlesex 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.
West Middlesex 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 West Middlesex was EF5 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2018), causing $1.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16159 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Middlesex, PA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, West Middlesex (ZIP 16159) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
West Middlesex has 10 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 $252.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16159 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.4M in property damage in the West Middlesex, PA area (ZIP 16159). 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 →