Meadville, PA (ZIP 16335) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 201 natural disaster events on record. These include 128 blizzards, 42 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $280.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Meadville is blizzards, with 128 recorded events making up 64% 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 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $421K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (94%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2018.
Meadville 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 $255.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Meadville 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.
Meadville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meadville was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 1980, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 25, 2004), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16335 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (128 events), hailstorms (42 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadville, PA, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Meadville (ZIP 16335) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2018.
Meadville 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 $255.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16335 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 1980. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280.1M in property damage in the Meadville, PA area (ZIP 16335). 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 →