Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 16662 in Martinsburg, PA. These include 4 severe wind events, 3 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (4 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Martinsburg has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Martinsburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2011.
Martinsburg has experienced 2 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 $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 14, 2013.
Martinsburg has experienced 2 floods 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martinsburg was EF1 Tornado on Nov 5, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 9, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16662 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martinsburg, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Martinsburg (ZIP 16662) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2011.
Martinsburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16662 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 5, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Martinsburg, PA area (ZIP 16662). 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 →