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16341 Pleasantville, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pleasantville, PA (16341)

Pleasantville, PA (ZIP 16341) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Pleasantville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $137K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 23, 2013.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Pleasantville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1999.

💨 Severe wind events

Pleasantville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.

🔥 Wildfires

Pleasantville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 1990.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasantville was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 19, 2019), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 4, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Pleasantville, PA (16341)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16341 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16341?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasantville, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 16341 (Pleasantville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pleasantville (ZIP 16341) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.

Has Pleasantville (16341) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pleasantville has 5 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 Jul 9, 1999.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pleasantville, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16341 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 16341?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.9M in property damage in the Pleasantville, PA area (ZIP 16341). 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 →

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