ZIP code 16829 in Clarence, PA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 5 events documented. These include 2 tornadoes, 1 flood, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $55M.
With 2 recorded incidents (40% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (100%) 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, 1985.
Clarence 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.
Clarence has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. 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 Jul 19, 1960.
Clarence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarence 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 Oct 20, 2016 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16829 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarence, PA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50M in property damage.
Yes, Clarence (ZIP 16829) 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.
Clarence has 2 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, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16829 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 $55M in property damage in the Clarence, PA area (ZIP 16829). 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 →