Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 16686 in Tyrone, PA. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $360K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 18 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Tyrone has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Tyrone has experienced 3 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.
Tyrone 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.
Tyrone 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tyrone 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 16686 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tyrone, PA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Tyrone (ZIP 16686) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Tyrone has 3 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 16686 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 $360K in property damage in the Tyrone, PA area (ZIP 16686). 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 →