Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 16901 in Wellsboro, PA. These include 21 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $79K. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Wellsboro has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2024.
Wellsboro has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Wellsboro has experienced 3 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 May 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellsboro was EF1 Tornado on Aug 30, 1970, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16901 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellsboro, PA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Wellsboro has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16901 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 30, 1970. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $79K in property damage in the Wellsboro, PA area (ZIP 16901). 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 →