Defiance, PA (ZIP 16633) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 blizzards, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $260K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
Defiance has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2011.
Defiance 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Defiance was Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2011, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16633 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Defiance, PA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Defiance (ZIP 16633) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2011.
Defiance has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16633 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2011. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $260K in property damage in the Defiance, PA area (ZIP 16633). 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 →