Federal records document 158 natural disaster events in the Townville, PA area (ZIP 16360). These include 128 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 128 recorded incidents (81% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 114 (89%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
Townville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Townville has experienced 6 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Townville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Townville was EF2 Tornado on Sep 30, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16360 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (128 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townville, PA, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, Townville (ZIP 16360) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2008.
Townville has 6 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16360 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 30, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Townville, PA area (ZIP 16360). 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 →