Irvona, PA (ZIP 16656) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $110.3K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Irvona has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Irvona 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 Jul 19, 1996.
Irvona has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irvona was Winter Weather on Nov 28, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16656 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irvona, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Irvona has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16656 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Nov 28, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110.3K in property damage in the Irvona, PA area (ZIP 16656). 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 →