Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Polk, PA area (ZIP 16342). These include 28 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $947K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $286.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Polk 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.
Polk has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $507.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 8, 2019.
Polk has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polk was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 7, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16342 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polk, PA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Polk (ZIP 16342) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $286.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Polk has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $507.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 8, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16342 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $947K in property damage in the Polk, PA area (ZIP 16342). 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 →