Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Waterford, PA area (ZIP 16441). These include 31 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $941K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2022.
Waterford has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Waterford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterford was Flash Flood on Jun 30, 2009, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 30, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 30, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16441 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterford, PA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $941K in property damage.
Yes, Waterford (ZIP 16441) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2022.
Waterford has 9 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16441 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 30, 2009. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Waterford, PA area (ZIP 16441). 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 →