Kane, PA (ZIP 16735) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2017.
Kane has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 6, 2011.
Kane 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 Kane was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $45.7M 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 16735 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kane, PA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Kane (ZIP 16735) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $405K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 6, 2011.
Kane has 12 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 $45.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16735 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $45.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Kane, PA area (ZIP 16735). 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 →