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16943 Sabinsville, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sabinsville, PA (16943)

Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 16943 in Sabinsville, PA. These include 12 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Sabinsville 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sabinsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sabinsville was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sabinsville, PA (16943)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16943 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16943?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sabinsville, PA, with 12 events documented.

Has Sabinsville (16943) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sabinsville 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2010.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sabinsville, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16943 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 16943?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Sabinsville, PA area (ZIP 16943). 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 →

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