Cresson, PA (ZIP 16630) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.3K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (5 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Cresson has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Cresson has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
Cresson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Cresson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cresson was Winter Weather on Nov 28, 2025, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16630 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cresson, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Cresson has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16630 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Nov 28, 2025. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.3K in property damage in the Cresson, PA area (ZIP 16630). 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 →