Clearfield, PA (ZIP 16830) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Clearfield is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
Clearfield has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Clearfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2021.
Clearfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clearfield was Winter Weather on Nov 28, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16830 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clearfield, PA, with 7 events documented.
Clearfield has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16830 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Nov 28, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130K in property damage in the Clearfield, PA area (ZIP 16830). 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 →