Wells Tannery, PA (ZIP 16691) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $48K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wells Tannery is blizzards, with 4 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Winter storm events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Wells Tannery has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Wells Tannery has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells Tannery was EF1 Tornado on May 29, 2019, which caused $35K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16691 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells Tannery, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Wells Tannery has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16691 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 2019. This event caused $35K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48K in property damage in the Wells Tannery, PA area (ZIP 16691). 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 →