Lundys Lane, PA (ZIP 16401) has experienced 185 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
With 130 recorded incidents (70% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 116 (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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $17.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Lundys Lane has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Lundys Lane has experienced 4 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Lundys Lane has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lundys Lane was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Feb 1, 2020), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 2020 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16401 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lundys Lane, PA, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lundys Lane (ZIP 16401) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Lundys Lane has 8 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 $26.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16401 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.7M in property damage in the Lundys Lane, PA area (ZIP 16401). 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 →