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16882 Woodward, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Woodward, PA (16882)

Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 16882 in Woodward, PA. These include 6 severe wind events, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $348K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

💨 Severe wind events — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Woodward is severe wind events, with 6 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Woodward has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2009.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Woodward has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2017.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Woodward has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 1999.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Woodward was EF1 Tornado on May 1, 2017, which caused $200K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Woodward, PA (16882)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16882 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16882?

Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodward, PA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.

Has Woodward (16882) ever been hit by a tornado?

Woodward has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Woodward, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16882 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 16882?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $348K in property damage in the Woodward, PA area (ZIP 16882). 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 →

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