Blossburg, PA (ZIP 16912) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $54K. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Blossburg 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.
Blossburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blossburg was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 10, 2008, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16912 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blossburg, PA, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16912 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 10, 2008. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54K in property damage in the Blossburg, PA area (ZIP 16912). 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 →