Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 16851 in Lemont, PA. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $434K.
The dominant hazard type for Lemont is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
Lemont has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Lemont has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lemont was EF1 Tornado on Feb 16, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16851 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lemont, PA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Lemont has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16851 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 16, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $434K in property damage in the Lemont, PA area (ZIP 16851). 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 →