Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 16938 in Morris, PA. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Morris is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2007.
Morris 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.
Morris has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Morris has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morris was Winter Weather on Mar 20, 2024, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16938 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morris, PA, with 6 events documented.
Morris has 2 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 $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16938 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Mar 20, 2024. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34K in property damage in the Morris, PA area (ZIP 16938). 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 →