Pottersdale, PA (ZIP 16871) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 tornadoes, 1 blizzard, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Pottersdale is tornadoes, with 4 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Pottersdale has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
Pottersdale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pottersdale was EF4 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 31, 1985), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16871 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pottersdale, PA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.3M in property damage.
Yes, Pottersdale (ZIP 16871) 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.
Pottersdale has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16871 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 $50.5M in property damage in the Pottersdale, PA area (ZIP 16871). 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 →