Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Macarthur, PA area (ZIP 15001). These include 74 floods, 52 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Macarthur is floods, with 74 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 33 (45%) 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 $32.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Macarthur has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Macarthur has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Macarthur has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macarthur was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $9.6M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15001 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (74 events), hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macarthur, PA, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.4M in property damage.
Yes, Macarthur (ZIP 15001) has 74 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Macarthur has 9 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15001 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41M in property damage in the Macarthur, PA area (ZIP 15001). 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 →