Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 16738 in Lewis Run, PA. These include 14 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M.
With 14 recorded incidents (74% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Lewis Run has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Lewis Run 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.
Lewis Run 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 Lewis Run was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $45.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16738 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewis Run, PA, with 14 events documented.
Lewis Run has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16738 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 $45.8M in property damage in the Lewis Run, PA area (ZIP 16738). 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 →