Hopewell, PA (ZIP 16650) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 6 tornadoes, 3 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $312.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (55% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $87.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
Hopewell has experienced 3 blizzards on record. 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.
Hopewell 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.
Hopewell has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopewell 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 16650 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopewell, PA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $87.5K in property damage.
Yes, Hopewell (ZIP 16650) 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.
Hopewell has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $87.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16650 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 $312.5K in property damage in the Hopewell, PA area (ZIP 16650). 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 →