Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 16866 in Philipsburg, PA. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $285K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Philipsburg is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
Philipsburg 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.
Philipsburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Philipsburg has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Philipsburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philipsburg was Flood on Dec 1, 2010, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16866 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philipsburg, PA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Philipsburg (ZIP 16866) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2010.
Philipsburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16866 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 1, 2010. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $285K in property damage in the Philipsburg, PA area (ZIP 16866). 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 →