Tionesta, PA (ZIP 16353) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2021.
Tionesta has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 8, 2019.
Tionesta has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
Tionesta has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 May 1, 2017.
Tionesta has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $88K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Tionesta has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tionesta was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16353 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tionesta, PA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $167K in property damage.
Yes, Tionesta (ZIP 16353) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $167K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2021.
Tionesta has 4 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 May 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16353 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Tionesta, PA area (ZIP 16353). 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 →