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16946 Tioga, PA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Tioga, PA (16946)

Tioga, PA (ZIP 16946) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $521K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2013.

💨 Severe wind events

Tioga has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2011.

❄️ Blizzards

Tioga 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.

🌊 Floods

Tioga has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $462K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Tioga has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1997.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Tioga was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $450K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Tioga, PA (16946)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16946 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 16946?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tioga, PA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 16946 (Tioga) prone to flooding?

Yes, Tioga (ZIP 16946) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $462K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2021.

Has Tioga (16946) ever been hit by a tornado?

Tioga has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1997.

What was the worst natural disaster in Tioga, PA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16946 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $450K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 16946?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $521K in property damage in the Tioga, PA area (ZIP 16946). 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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