Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 16370 in West Hickory, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 4 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $190K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (5 total). Winter storm events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.
West Hickory has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
West Hickory has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
West Hickory has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 1990.
West Hickory has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
West Hickory has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Hickory was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 16, 2022, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16370 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), wildfires (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Hickory, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48K in property damage.
Yes, West Hickory (ZIP 16370) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
West Hickory has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16370 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 16, 2022. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $190K in property damage in the West Hickory, PA area (ZIP 16370). 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 →