Clarion, PA (ZIP 16214) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Clarion has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2015.
Clarion has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1996.
Clarion has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarion was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $630K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16214 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarion, PA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Clarion (ZIP 16214) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Clarion has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16214 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Clarion, PA area (ZIP 16214). 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 →