Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 16233 in Leeper, PA. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $435K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leeper is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Leeper has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Leeper has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Leeper has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leeper was EF2 Tornado on Jul 11, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16233 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leeper, PA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Leeper (ZIP 16233) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Leeper has 4 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16233 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 11, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $435K in property damage in the Leeper, PA area (ZIP 16233). 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 →