Seneca, PA (ZIP 16346) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 25 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $461.2K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Seneca is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 $324.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Seneca has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Seneca 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seneca was Heavy Snow on Nov 23, 2013, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16346 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (9 events), and blizzards (8 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seneca, PA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $324.2K in property damage.
Yes, Seneca (ZIP 16346) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $324.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16346 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 23, 2013. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $461.2K in property damage in the Seneca, PA area (ZIP 16346). 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 →