ZIP code 16475, covering this area, , has 159 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 128 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 128 recorded incidents (81% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 114 (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 $18.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% 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 $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
this area has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 Jul 10, 2013.
this area has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Sep 9, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 22, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 9, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16475 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (128 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.8M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 16475) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16475 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.8M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 16475). 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 →