Orviston, PA (ZIP 16864) shows 1 recorded natural disaster event — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M.
The dominant hazard type for Orviston is tornadoes, with 1 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orviston was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16864 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orviston, PA, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Orviston has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16864 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 $25M in property damage in the Orviston, PA area (ZIP 16864). 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 →