ZIP code 16373, covering Emlenton, PA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $750.7K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $361.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Emlenton 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.
Emlenton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
Emlenton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 26, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emlenton was EF1 Tornado on Oct 4, 1973, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16373 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emlenton, PA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $361.2K in property damage.
Yes, Emlenton (ZIP 16373) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $361.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Emlenton 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16373 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 4, 1973. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $750.7K in property damage in the Emlenton, PA area (ZIP 16373). 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 →