ZIP code 16262, covering Craigsville, PA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Craigsville is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 12, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Craigsville 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.
Craigsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 1981.
Craigsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Craigsville 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 16262 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Craigsville, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Craigsville (ZIP 16262) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
Craigsville 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16262 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 $8.2M in property damage in the Craigsville, PA area (ZIP 16262). 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 →