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16694 Wood, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Wood, PA (16694)

ZIP code 16694 in Wood, PA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 4 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $258K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.

❄️ Blizzards — Most Frequent Hazard

With 4 recorded incidents (40% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Winter storm events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Wood has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2012.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Wood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.

🌊 Floods

Wood has experienced 1 flood 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Wood was Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2011, which caused $200K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Wood, PA (16694)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16694 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16694?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wood, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 16694 (Wood) prone to flooding?

Yes, Wood (ZIP 16694) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2011.

Has Wood (16694) ever been hit by a tornado?

Wood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.

What was the worst natural disaster in Wood, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16694 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2011. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 16694?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $258K in property damage in the Wood, PA area (ZIP 16694). 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 →

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