Lamar, PA (ZIP 16848) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 severe wind events and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $85K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (3 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K 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.
Lamar has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamar was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 29, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 20, 2016), causing $25K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16848 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (3 events) and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamar, PA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16848 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 29, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85K in property damage in the Lamar, PA area (ZIP 16848). 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 →