Pittsfield, PA (ZIP 16340) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.4M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pittsfield is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Pittsfield has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Pittsfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Pittsfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Pittsfield 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.
Pittsfield has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 8, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsfield was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 4, 2019), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16340 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsfield, PA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Pittsfield (ZIP 16340) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Pittsfield has 9 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16340 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 $52.4M in property damage in the Pittsfield, PA area (ZIP 16340). 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 →