Spring Creek, PA (ZIP 16436) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Spring Creek is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Spring Creek has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Spring Creek 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.
Spring Creek has experienced 1 flood 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 Sep 17, 2004.
Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $50M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16436 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Creek, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Spring Creek (ZIP 16436) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Spring Creek has 7 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 $140K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16436 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 $50.2M in property damage in the Spring Creek, PA area (ZIP 16436). 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 →