Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 16402 in Bear Lake, PA. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $55M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Bear Lake has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Bear Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2013.
Bear Lake has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Bear Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bear Lake was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 20, 1969 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16402 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bear Lake, PA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Bear Lake (ZIP 16402) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2013.
Bear Lake has 5 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16402 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55M in property damage in the Bear Lake, PA area (ZIP 16402). 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 →