Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 16921 in Gaines, PA. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2014.
Gaines 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.
Gaines has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gaines was EF1 Tornado on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16921 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaines, PA, with 6 events documented.
Gaines has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16921 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69K in property damage in the Gaines, PA area (ZIP 16921). 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 →