Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Kittanning, PA area (ZIP 16201). These include 37 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Kittanning has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Kittanning 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.
Kittanning has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kittanning was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16201 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kittanning, PA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Kittanning (ZIP 16201) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Kittanning has 4 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16201 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Kittanning, PA area (ZIP 16201). 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 →