Saxton, PA (ZIP 16678) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $295K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Saxton is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
Saxton has experienced 4 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 Jan 10, 2024.
Saxton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2011.
Saxton 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.
Saxton 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 Saxton 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 16678 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saxton, PA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Saxton (ZIP 16678) 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.
Saxton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16678 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 $295K in property damage in the Saxton, PA area (ZIP 16678). 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 →