Olanta, PA (ZIP 16863) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Olanta is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Olanta 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.
Olanta has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olanta 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 16863 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olanta, PA, with 7 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16863 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 Olanta, PA area (ZIP 16863). 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 →