Pleasant Gap, PA (ZIP 16823) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (23 total). 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 $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Pleasant Gap has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Pleasant Gap has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Pleasant Gap 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 20, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Gap was Flash Flood on Oct 20, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Oct 29, 2002), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16823 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Gap, PA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Yes, Pleasant Gap (ZIP 16823) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 20, 2016.
Pleasant Gap has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16823 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 20, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Pleasant Gap, PA area (ZIP 16823). 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 →