Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 16802 in University Park, PA. These include 17 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $714K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
University Park has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
University Park has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for University Park was EF1 Tornado on Feb 16, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 5, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16802 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in University Park, PA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
University Park 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16802 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 16, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $714K in property damage in the University Park, PA area (ZIP 16802). 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 →