Clarendon, PA (ZIP 16313) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarendon is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Clarendon has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Clarendon has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 6, 2011.
Clarendon has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 8, 2021.
Clarendon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K 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.
Clarendon has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarendon was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 14, 2019), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16313 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarendon, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Clarendon (ZIP 16313) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 6, 2011.
Clarendon has 6 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16313 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.2M in property damage in the Clarendon, PA area (ZIP 16313). 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 →