Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 16732 in Gifford, PA. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 severe wind events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
With 11 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Gifford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
Gifford 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.
Gifford has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gifford was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 1, 2017, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16732 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gifford, PA, with 11 events documented.
Gifford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16732 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Gifford, PA area (ZIP 16732). 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 →