West Springfield, PA (ZIP 16443) has experienced 170 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 blizzards, 15 floods, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 84 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Springfield is blizzards, with 130 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (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 $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% 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 May 28, 2013.
West 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.
West Springfield 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2010.
West 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 West Springfield was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Feb 1, 2020), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 2020 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16443 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (130 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Springfield, PA, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, West Springfield (ZIP 16443) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
West Springfield has 4 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16443 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.8M in property damage in the West Springfield, PA area (ZIP 16443). 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 →