Distant, PA (ZIP 16223) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 2 (29%) 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 Apr 3, 2024.
Distant has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Distant 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.
Distant has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 23, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Distant 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. EF2 Tornado on Sep 23, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16223 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Distant, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.8M in property damage.
Yes, Distant (ZIP 16223) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Distant 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 23, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16223 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 $10.3M in property damage in the Distant, PA area (ZIP 16223). 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 →