Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 16837 in Glen Richey, PA. These include 5 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $120K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (45% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Glen Richey has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2008.
Glen Richey has experienced 2 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 Glen Richey 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 16837 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Richey, PA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16837 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 $120K in property damage in the Glen Richey, PA area (ZIP 16837). 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 →