Troy, PA (ZIP 16947) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Troy is floods, with 55 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (35%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $917K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
Troy has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Troy has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Troy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Troy was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16947 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (55 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Troy, PA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Troy (ZIP 16947) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Troy has 4 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16947 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Troy, PA area (ZIP 16947). 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 →