ZIP code 16301, covering Oil City, PA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 6 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $441.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Oil City has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $137K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 23, 2013.
Oil City has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
Oil City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Oil City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oil City was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 7, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16301 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (39 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oil City, PA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $441.2K in property damage.
Yes, Oil City (ZIP 16301) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $441.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Oil City has 4 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16301 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Oil City, PA area (ZIP 16301). 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 →