Fryburg, PA (ZIP 16326) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fryburg is floods, with 7 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2019.
Fryburg has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2015.
Fryburg has experienced 3 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2017.
Fryburg has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fryburg was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($630K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16326 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fryburg, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Fryburg (ZIP 16326) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2019.
Fryburg has 3 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16326 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 $27.8M in property damage in the Fryburg, PA area (ZIP 16326). 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 →