Sproul, PA (ZIP 16682) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 blizzards, 1 flood, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (2 total). 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.
Sproul has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Sproul has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sproul was 81 mph High Wind on Jan 10, 2024, which caused $45K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16682 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sproul, PA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Sproul (ZIP 16682) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16682 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Jan 10, 2024. This event caused $45K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Sproul, PA area (ZIP 16682). 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 →