Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 16822 in Beech Creek, PA. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Beech Creek has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Beech Creek has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Beech Creek has experienced 3 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
Beech Creek has experienced 1 flood 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beech Creek was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 27, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16822 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beech Creek, PA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Beech Creek (ZIP 16822) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
Beech Creek has 3 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 $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16822 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.8M in property damage in the Beech Creek, PA area (ZIP 16822). 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 →