Knoxville, PA (ZIP 16928) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Knoxville has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2011.
Knoxville 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.
Knoxville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2013.
Knoxville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knoxville was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2021), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16928 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knoxville, PA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Knoxville (ZIP 16928) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Knoxville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16928 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Knoxville, PA area (ZIP 16928). 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 →