Westover, PA (ZIP 16692) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2016.
Westover has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Westover has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1996.
Westover 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $218K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2017.
Westover has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Westover has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westover was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2013), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16692 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westover, PA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Westover (ZIP 16692) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $218K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2017.
Westover has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16692 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Westover, PA area (ZIP 16692). 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 →