Austin, PA (ZIP 16720) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $68K.
With 6 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Austin has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2013.
Austin has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Austin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was EF1 Tornado on Jul 27, 2013, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16720 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, PA, with 6 events documented.
Austin has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16720 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 27, 2013. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68K in property damage in the Austin, PA area (ZIP 16720). 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 →