Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 16734 in James City, PA. These include 6 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $405K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (46% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2017.
James City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
James City has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
James City 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for James City was Flood on Dec 1, 2010, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 1, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16734 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in James City, PA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, James City (ZIP 16734) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
James City has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16734 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 1, 2010. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $405K in property damage in the James City, PA area (ZIP 16734). 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 →