Oak Ridge, PA (ZIP 16245) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oak Ridge is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Oak Ridge has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Oak Ridge has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2015.
Oak Ridge has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Ridge was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $630K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16245 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Ridge, PA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Oak Ridge (ZIP 16245) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Oak Ridge has 2 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16245 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Oak Ridge, PA area (ZIP 16245). 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 →