Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 16161 in Wheatland, PA. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 203 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wheatland is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 49% 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.
Wheatland has experienced 7 blizzards on record. 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.
Wheatland has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $419K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Wheatland has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $251.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheatland was EF5 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16161 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheatland, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Wheatland (ZIP 16161) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $419K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Wheatland has 7 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 $251.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16161 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 $252.9M in property damage in the Wheatland, PA area (ZIP 16161). 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 →