Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 16222 in Dayton, PA. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Dayton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Dayton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Dayton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dayton 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.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16222 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dayton, PA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Dayton (ZIP 16222) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Dayton has 3 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16222 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 $8.3M in property damage in the Dayton, PA area (ZIP 16222). 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 →