Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 16255 in Sligo, PA. These include 23 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Sligo 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.
Sligo has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $282.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1996.
Sligo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sligo 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 16255 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sligo, PA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Sligo (ZIP 16255) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Sligo has 3 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 $282.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16255 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 $3.2M in property damage in the Sligo, PA area (ZIP 16255). 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 →