Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 16749 in Smethport, PA. These include 17 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46M.
The dominant hazard type for Smethport is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Smethport has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Smethport 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.
Smethport 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.
Smethport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smethport 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 16749 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smethport, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Smethport (ZIP 16749) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Smethport has 2 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 $45.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16749 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 $46M in property damage in the Smethport, PA area (ZIP 16749). 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 →