Marienville, PA (ZIP 16239) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 18 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marienville is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Marienville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Marienville 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.
Marienville has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 9, 2023.
Marienville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marienville was EF1 Tornado on Oct 16, 2021, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 11, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16239 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marienville, PA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Marienville (ZIP 16239) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $297K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Marienville has 18 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16239 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 16, 2021. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Marienville, PA area (ZIP 16239). 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 →