Spartansburg, PA (ZIP 16434) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.4M.
With 12 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Spartansburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 1997.
Spartansburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2008.
Spartansburg 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spartansburg was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 16, 1997 also caused significant damage ($503K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16434 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spartansburg, PA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Yes, Spartansburg (ZIP 16434) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2008.
Spartansburg has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16434 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 $53.4M in property damage in the Spartansburg, PA area (ZIP 16434). 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 →