Lake City, PA (ZIP 16423) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Lake City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Lake City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake City was Flash Flood on Jun 18, 2017, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 18, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16423 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake City, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Lake City (ZIP 16423) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Lake City has 2 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16423 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 18, 2017. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Lake City, PA area (ZIP 16423). 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 →