Federal records document 175 natural disaster events in the East Springfield, PA area (ZIP 16411). These include 130 blizzards, 19 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (130 total). 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (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 $20.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
East Springfield 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.
East Springfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2010.
East Springfield 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 East Springfield was Flood on Feb 1, 2020, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 2020), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16411 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (16 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Springfield, PA, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, East Springfield (ZIP 16411) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
East Springfield has 4 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16411 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 1, 2020. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.4M in property damage in the East Springfield, PA area (ZIP 16411). 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 →