Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 16228 in Ford Cliff, PA. These include 13 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (31%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ford Cliff has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Ford Cliff 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 Cliff has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ford Cliff 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 16228 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ford Cliff, PA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Ford Cliff (ZIP 16228) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ford Cliff has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16228 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 $8M in property damage in the Ford Cliff, PA area (ZIP 16228). 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 →