Spruce Creek, PA (ZIP 16683) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $335K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 10 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2019.
Spruce Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Spruce Creek 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.
Spruce Creek has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Spruce Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spruce Creek was EF1 Tornado on Jul 29, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16683 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spruce Creek, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Spruce Creek (ZIP 16683) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Spruce Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16683 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 29, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $335K in property damage in the Spruce Creek, PA area (ZIP 16683). 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 →