Howard, PA (ZIP 16841) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 9 severe wind events, 8 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 9 recorded incidents (29% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K 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.
Howard 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.
Howard has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Howard has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $50.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Howard has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 20, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howard 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 16841 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howard, PA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Howard (ZIP 16841) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 20, 2016.
Howard has 5 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 $50.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16841 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 $58.9M in property damage in the Howard, PA area (ZIP 16841). 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 →