Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 16321 in East Hickory, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 4 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K.
With 5 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Winter storm events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
East Hickory has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
East Hickory has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
East Hickory has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Hickory was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16321 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Hickory, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48K in property damage.
Yes, East Hickory (ZIP 16321) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16321 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130K in property damage in the East Hickory, PA area (ZIP 16321). 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 →