ZIP code 16316, covering Conneaut Lake, PA, has 182 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 128 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Conneaut Lake is blizzards, with 128 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 114 (89%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (100%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2018.
Conneaut Lake has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2004.
Conneaut Lake has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Conneaut Lake has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Conneaut Lake was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2004, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 9, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 12, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16316 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (128 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Conneaut Lake, PA, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Conneaut Lake (ZIP 16316) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2018.
Conneaut Lake has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16316 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2004. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.2M in property damage in the Conneaut Lake, PA area (ZIP 16316). 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 →