ZIP code 16226, covering Ford City, PA, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $258.4M. A total of 123 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 6 (22%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Ford City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1980.
Ford City 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.
Ford City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ford City was EF4 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16226 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ford City, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Ford City (ZIP 16226) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Ford City has 3 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 $250M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16226 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $258.4M in property damage in the Ford City, PA area (ZIP 16226). 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 →