Oswayo, PA (ZIP 16915) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $372.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Oswayo has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $307.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2013.
Oswayo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Oswayo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Oswayo has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oswayo was EF3 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16915 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oswayo, PA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Oswayo (ZIP 16915) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Oswayo has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $307.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16915 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $372.5K in property damage in the Oswayo, PA area (ZIP 16915). 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 →